Herpes Gladiatorum

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- Transmitted from skin-to-skin contact
- Often associated with contact sports such as wrestling
- Causes painful blisters on face and neck
- Lesions often filled with fluid
- Other symptoms include fever, malaise, swollen glands
- Treated with antiviral medication, conscientious hygiene, avoidance of contact

Herpes gladiatorum is a variation of the herpes simplex virus which is transmitted from primarily skin-to-skin contact. The virus is often associated with wrestling and other contact sports. Infection of herpes gladiatorum causes painful blisters to form on the face and neck and is often accompanied by a fever and/or malaise. The blisters last for a period of 10-14 days. Treatment consists of antiviral medication and conscientious hygiene.
York College Lawsuit

In November 2008, three student-athletes filed a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's York College, blaming the school's coaches and trainers for not following NCAA regulations for preventing herpes gladiatorum. All three wrestlers claim they contracted the virus after wrestling with an infected classmate. NCAA rules declare that any athlete with visible herpes lesions must take five days worth of antiviral medication before competing. The three students claim that the infected student was only kept on the sidelines for three days before returning to the wrestling mat with his lesions covered in tape. ABC News: Wrestlers File Herpes Lawsuit (November 25, 2008)
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The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Herpes Gladiatorum, please consult your doctor.

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