By
The Associated Press
.
Published: Tue, October 16, 2007 - 12:48 pm
Last Updated: Tue, October 16, 2007 - 2:12 pm
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Schools across the country are reportingoutbreaks of staph infections, particularly among athletes. The
germs include an antibiotic-resistant strain that is sometimes
associated with serious skin problems and blood disorders.
The infections have forced districts to call off classes, cancel
sporting events and disinfect entire buildings. Several students
have been hospitalized.
Many of the infections are being spread in gyms and locker
rooms, where athletes -- perhaps suffering from cuts or abrasions
-- share sports equipment.
In Newport News, Virginia, a high school closed its weight room
yesterday to be disinfected after at least four students were
infected.
In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, more than two dozen staph
infections have been reported by four high schools over the past
three weeks.
Ohio, North Carolina and Florida have also reported increases in
staph cases.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
AP-NY-10-12-07 2029EDT
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