Electrostatic Disinfection In Sports & Recreation

People visit sports & athletic facilities, from stadiums to gyms, to improve their health and their lives. Facilities are expected to provide a clean, infection-free environment that promotes good health. Yet there are continued reports of members contracting MRSA, staph, and other illnesses. Drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (staph) infections are a danger for athletes of all ages. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacterial infection resistant to common antibiotics.

Infections commonly found in athletic & sports facilities include:

• HPV, contacted by athlete’s foot
• Klebsiella, prevalent on shared surfaces like cardio machines, workout mats, weights, etc
• Staphylococcus Aureus, which can lead to MRSA, transmitted by shared towels, exercise equipment surfaces and grips, or skin-to-skin contact
• Candida, prevalent in locker rooms, saunas, swimming pools, and showers

NFL.com reported, “Despite five surgeries to treat a serious staph infection, doctors may need to amputate the foot of New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells. The infection was caused by MRSA, a life-threatening antibiotic-resistant bacterial infection.” The threat is real and it is immediate.