Mixed Martial Arts is probably one of the easiest ways to get yourself a Staph Infection. The close contact, cuts, sweat and mats are a recipe for Staph. In order to prevent it, you have to understand it because the fact is at any gym there will be those who get infected with Staph. Staphylococcus aures (Staph) can be mild but sometimes fatal. The Staph bacteria can be found living harmlessly on your skin. The moment your skin is broken, there is a chance that Staph can infect the broken area.
Symptoms and Signs
- Painful Red Bumps
- Pus
- Spreading
- Boil like look
Serious?
Serious staph infections where a fatality is rare though possible if not treated. The staph infection can actually move into your blood stream which will potentially infect your lungs, bones, joints, heart and central nervous system. I had a friend that trained with me that was treated for a serious staph infection, where he had to have medicine injected daily for a week.
Yay, Prevention
- Good hygiene and cleanliness
- Bathe as soon as you’re done training
- Wash your hands often
- Cover your cuts
- Don’t share equipment or towels
- Use a rash guard
- Wash your equipment
So if you see anything funny on you’re skin, get it checked out. Better safe than sorry, right?
