RT Book, Section A1 Patel, Dilip R. A1 Kumar, Ashir A1 Feucht, Cynthia A2 Patel, Dilip R. A2 Greydanus, Donald E. A2 Baker, Robert J. SR Print(0) ID 6977027 T1 Chapter 18. Infectious and Dermatologic Conditions T2 Pediatric Practice: Sports Medicine YR 2009 FD 2009 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-149677-3 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6977027 RD 2024/10/07 AB A number of common contagious diseases (Table 18-1) have special significance in the athletic setting. For the athletes, this may mean not being able to continue participation, subpar performance, or risk of potentially serious complications as a result of continued physical stress.