#81 STAPH & Skin Infections In BJJ: What is it, How to recognise it and What you can do to treat it.
From Bulletproof For BJJ
Got a rash on your skin? A painful pimple on your knee? BJJ is an intimate activity and the ocean of bacteria you are exposed to when you roll is next level. "Staph" aka Staphylococcus aureus is a skin infection that can kill you if left untreated.
Truths revealed and the stigma removed as the boys break down everything you need to know, best practices, training hygiene and how best to prevent these health issues.
For your sake and for your team mates too, if you think you might have an infected cut or painful rash stay off the mats go to the doctor and get it checked!
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