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N Z Med J
; 124(1338): 96-9, 2011 Jul 08.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21946967
RESUMO
Sports, especially contact ones, have long been associated with an increased risk of contracting a communicable disease. Viral infections, in particular, have had an increased attention, due to their adverse effects on athletes' performance. As world sport events have now become more organised and diverse, athletes are now exposed to a wider range of pathogens. With the upcoming Rugby World Cup in 2011 taking place in New Zealand, team-doctors should keep a 'careful' eye on potential infectious outbreaks and make sure to adhere to guidelines accessed through fact sheets.