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Source: https://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2018-09-28/sports/outbreak-of-impetigo-hits-varsity-athletes/
Outbreak of impetigo hits varsity athletes
Bacterial skin infection contained among varsity athletes, ARC last week
September 28, 2018 Maggie Gowland, Matt Scace
According to multiple people familiar with the situation, over ten cases of impetigo were discovered among Queen?s varsity athletes last week. The outbreak was contained but prompted a full-scale disinfection and cleaning of the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC), along with facilities at Richardson Stadium.
The first cases of the skin infection were reportedly noticed on the morning of Sept. 19, Queen?s Athletics told The Journal.
During a scheduled 6 a.m. weight lifting session in the ARC?s Lifting Zone, several members of a varsity team approached Athletics and Recreation (A&R) staff with an unknown skin condition on various parts of their bodies...
Outbreak of impetigo hits varsity athletes
Bacterial skin infection contained among varsity athletes, ARC last week
September 28, 2018 Maggie Gowland, Matt Scace
According to multiple people familiar with the situation, over ten cases of impetigo were discovered among Queen?s varsity athletes last week. The outbreak was contained but prompted a full-scale disinfection and cleaning of the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC), along with facilities at Richardson Stadium.
The first cases of the skin infection were reportedly noticed on the morning of Sept. 19, Queen?s Athletics told The Journal.
During a scheduled 6 a.m. weight lifting session in the ARC?s Lifting Zone, several members of a varsity team approached Athletics and Recreation (A&R) staff with an unknown skin condition on various parts of their bodies...