A newly released analysis by Moinlycke Health Care has found that high school and college wrestlers stand a 16 percent higher chance of developing the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infection.

The increased risk was calculated through the infection’’s colonization rate (25 percent), the number of matches each wrestler competes in during a tournament (three) and the number of wresters that come into contact with those who participated in the tournament following the match (six).

"We understand the importance of keeping our coaches and their wrestlers educated and aware of skin infections, especially during this important championship season," said Mike Moyer, executive director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association. "Last week, we provided our members with simple, practical tips to help decrease their wrestlers” chances of MRSA infection."

According to the Mayo Clinic, MRSA staph infections start as small bumps that resemble pimples or spider bites, but can become deeper abscesses that can become deadly if bacteria enters the body.

For high school and college wrestlers preparing for new season that will soon be getting underway, any signs of a potential MRSA infection should be dealt with quickly and swiftly to preserve the safety of themselves and those around them.

If there are any monetary issues preventing them from getting the treatment they need, taking out a payday loan may be an easy way to afford the needed medical expenses.

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