The first outbreak of herpes gladiatorum in Thailand: an investigation of boxing gyms in Phuket, May-August 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objectives of this study were to describe the characteristics of Thailand's first reported outbreak of herpes gladiatorum in Thai-boxing gyms and to provide recommendations for reducing the risk of transmission.

Methods

Hospital reports of atypical rashes appearing among Thai-boxing trainees triggered investigations at three gyms in Phuket during May-August 2022. Semistructured questionnaires were used to collect data from gym owners, trainers and trainees. Skin and blood specimens were collected for reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction testing for herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), antibodies to HSV-1 and other pathogens; genomic sequencing was performed on culturable samples. The environmental investigation included walk-through surveys, a review

SUBMITTER: Srisaeng S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12820559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature