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Many think that staph infections are transferred  only by skin-to-skin contact. However, skin bacteria can also be spread by contact on unclean equipment like sweaty football helmets. Such was the case in Florida with Nicole Meyers’ son Noah, who contracted MRSA from a school-issued helmet that had not been properly sanitized. Bacteria and Skin fungus can sit on gear and not only survive, but even grow, especially in warm, humid environments, which is exactly the type of environment Noah was in. With Matguard, you could prevent any fungal diseases occurring on your skin in a number of ways. You could...

Must we wait for the worst before taking bacterial infections seriously? Bacteria can be dead serious about taking you down. The sudden death of Double Olympic Gold Medalist Andy Holmes has shocked the rowing community and left his loved ones with grief from the unexpected tragedy back in 2010. While this incident happened a few years ago, the alarming problem remains that you can be another unknowing target, and the culprit can be anywhere. We atMatguard USA are ON YOUR TEAM in the fight against bacterial infection, so we’d love for you to beat this threat before it hits. TAKE...

Author: Dan Seidenberg Owner and founder of wrestlingreality.com Ringworm, one of the most common yet less serious skin diseases found in sports. As a wrestler, I’ve come to terms with the fact that although this common fungal infection can be easily treated within a few days, it is still perceived as real life cooties to the outside world. Yes, you should avoid skin contact with someone that has ringworm as it is contagious, but it is not a life-threatening disease ruining the lives of anyone in it’s path. If you happen to get ringworm you should not be proud of it, but it...

An ENEMY AT LARGE, MRSA continues to be underestimated through years of rising numbers and severity of cases ravaging athletes and demolishing their sports careers for life. Notably, this lengthy list includes Daniel Fells (New York Giants), Lawrence Tynes (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Brandon Noble (Washington Redskins), among many others. In this light, the alarming fact remains that you can be another unknowing target simply through physical contact with infected persons or contaminated objects. Simply put, you can be caught unaware, and the culprit can be anywhere! We at Matguard USA are ON YOUR TEAM in the fight against MRSA,...

via mass.gov In this section, you’ll find information on MRSA for school athletics professionals, athletic directors, trainers, coaches, and others in high schools, colleges and universities in Massachusetts. What is MRSA? MRSA is a kind of Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) bacterium that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics, including methicillin, oxacillin, penicillin, and amoxicillin. It is often resistant to many other antibiotics as well. For general information about MRSA and Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”), please see resources below for parents and students. Why is MRSA a problem for school athletics departments? There are several reasons why school athletics professionals are concerned about MRSA....