Most Common Herpes Infections among Wrestlers

Valentin Valtchev

Abstract: The aim of this research is to investigate the spread of the most common herpes infections among wrestling athletes. The research sample consisted of 210 males, aged 21 to 26.3 of the wrestlers have been diagnosed with herpes zoster, and 21 with verruca plantaris. Herpes Gladiatorum has been confirmed among 30 of the wrestlers, and 1 patient accounted for molluscum contagiosum.

Keywords: wrestlers, herpes, verruca plantaris, molluscum contagiosum