Infections of the upper respiratory tract are the most common illness in the general population, as well as in athletes....[Read More]
Tinea pedis is commonly known as “athlete’s foot." It is a fungal infection of the foot, often seen in sports participants. ...[Read More]
Athletes are at a higher risk of skin infections due to frequent close contact, having open wounds, poor hygiene practices and sharing towels or equipment. It is important to know which type of infection an athlete has because some infections can still be passed to others even after the skin is covered....[Read More]
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, which are air-filled cavities in the facial bones that are connected to the nose. Sinusitis can lead to blockage of the narrow passages connecting the sinuses and the nose, causing a painful buildup of pressure....[Read More]
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung tissue caused by a variety of bacteria or viruses primarily affecting the microscopic air sacs known as the alveoli....[Read More]
Mononucleosis, or “mono,” is a viral infection caused by the Epstein Barr virus (EBV)....[Read More]
Influenza/parainfluenza, or “flu,” is a contagious viral infection caused by several types of orthomyxovirus. The virus is passed to others by respiratory droplets produced when people infected with the virus talk, cough, or sneeze....[Read More]
An ear infection is a viral or bacterial infection that affects the middle ear (the space behind the ear drum)....[Read More]
Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a common viral illness that is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, is typically self-limited, and has a peak incidence that occurs in adolescents and young adults....[Read More]
HIV and Hepatitis B and C are viral infections carried in the blood. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and is a virus that destroys the cells that fight off infections in the body. ...[Read More]
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