Herpes gladiatorum is a viral infection. Sometimes called mat herpes, it is common among people who play high-contact sports, such as wrestling. It may present as blisters on the chest, neck, and face ...

Herpes gladiatorum, also known as mat herpes, is a common skin condition caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). It’s the same virus that causes cold sores around the mouth. Once contracted, ...

A 20-year-old college wrestler in Massachusetts (not pictured) contracted herpes from teammates, doctors said. Jacob Rice via Unsplash When a Massachusetts college student took a shower in his ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A South Bay high school athlete says he got herpes from a wrestling mat. Now he wants a weekend tournament postponed to protect other students. Blake Flovin says he was diagnosed ...

In honor of one of the most lucrative American holidays happening this very weekend, I thought I’d explore sports and infectious diseases. Specifically, contact sports and skin infections! Since ...

When a Massachusetts college student took a shower in his dormitory bathroom, he noticed red bumps starting to poke out from the skin of his left arm. As he put his forearm under the water, the bumps ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A South Bay high school athlete says he got herpes from a wrestling mat. Now he wants a weekend tournament postponed to protect other students. Blake Flovin says he was ...

SAN JOSE, CA -- A high school athlete in California says he got herpes from a wrestling mat. Now he wants a weekend tournament postponed to protect other students. Blake Flovin says he was diagnosed ...