Herpes virus spreading thoughout PA

Ground&Pound · 12-11-2007, 01:07 PM

Well, my team is now shut down for 14 days along with several others.

This could become a really big problem!

Trusty · 12-11-2007, 01:36 PM

not good

RYou · 12-15-2007, 02:26 PM

When are these coaches going to get on these kids butts for hygiene ? No excuses here. Disinfect those mats AND after practice nad matches. Everyone showeres. Biocide soaps in the showers. No one goes home without a shower. Everyone launders their workout gear every night. No sharing headgear and soft pads, towels, etc.

Unless the coaches get on these kids butts, there are going to be a lot that will miss the state tournament this year. The officials aren't screwing around with MRSA floating a- bout.

therick · 12-15-2007, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by RYou

When are these coaches going to get on these kids butts for hygiene ? No excuses here. Disinfect those mats AND after practice nad matches. Everyone showeres. Biocide soaps in the showers. No one goes home without a shower. Everyone launders their workout gear every night. No sharing headgear and soft pads, towels, etc.

Unless the coaches get on these kids butts, there are going to be a lot that will miss the state tournament this year. The officials aren't screwing around with MRSA floating a- bout.

I agree that those things will help, but it isn't a sure thing. My college coach had the mats disinfected daily, we all had to shower before and after practice, and our practice cloths were washed daily in hot water. We still had issues with herpes. It's a virus, so it isn't as affected by hygiene as some other bacterial skin disorders.

wrastler118 · 12-16-2007, 09:44 PM

Some kids flat out refuse to shower. Which is disgusting in my book.

I think what we see happening is as more and more kids travel from tournament to tournament in state or out of state, the infections/diseases are spreading at a more rapid rate. On top of that, the diseases are most likely building up a resistance to the disinfectant.

Grappler92 · 12-19-2007, 09:08 PM

Another reason why PA is the best wrestling state in the nation.NOT,Jersey,Iowa,Virginia and maybe PA on a good day in 3rd.

Markww · 12-20-2007, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Grappler92

Another reason why PA is the best wrestling state in the nation.NOT,Jersey,Iowa,Virginia and maybe PA on a good day in 3rd.

Because they all have herpes? I don't know how that makes them a better team. And now they are spreading it to other states with the tournaments they travel too. Thanks Pennsylvania wrestling!

RYou · 12-20-2007, 09:26 PM

Looks like McCormick is out with a staff infection.

gizzerd44 · 12-21-2007, 08:05 AM

QUIT flipping out! We all have a type of herpes virus, this is just another cold sore yet its not on the face. Yeah wash the mats, wash the wrestlers. but its gonna be around! last year it was in college, now the HS, next its the youth leagues. We all have the HERP!
thats not good, but its not the f ing Bad!
Sack it up and grow a pair...
but make sure you wash them thoroughly!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grubz160 · 01-13-2008, 08:05 PM

A huge problem in the Virginia area has been MRSA or "Staph Infection". Our team before and after practice everyday, washes our mats, I hope we arnt presented with another problem like this.

Herpes virus spreading thoughout PA

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