1.30.2007

Didn't Russell Crow play Herpes Gladiatorum?

Credit for this delicious story goes to Brad.

Minnesota high school wrestling programs were suspended Tuesday because of a widespread herpes outbreak.

The Minnesota State High School League banned competitions and direct contact between wrestlers in practice until Feb. 6 after 24 cases of herpes gladiatorum were reported by 10 teams. The virus is spread by skin-to-skin contact, and symptoms include lesions on the face, head and neck.
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"I think it's a bold step," he said. "How else are you going to get this thing cleared up? How do I explain to a mom that her kid has herpes forever?"

Well, who here hasn't had to explain to a mom that her kid has herpes because of you?

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I'm fairly confident there is a joke to be made here regarding our blog's namesake. comment by  C, 1/31/2007 5:46 PM

This was an interesting story, which happended to break while I was at home. It was of particular interest to me since I use to work with the wrestling teams (treating their injuries off the mat; not participating in the match itself). I also worked with Dr. BJ Anderson who was quoted in the ESPN article and who got screen time during the local news. I don't have anything important to say other than it could have been me with the herpes as I was in close contact with all of the wrestlers! comment by  Anonymous, 2/06/2007 2:05 AM

C, didn't you get herpes from Dr. BJ...Anderson? comment by  brian, 2/06/2007 8:29 AM