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Review
. 2007 Jul;26(3):361-82.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2007.04.002.

Pulmonary and cardiac infections in athletes

Roger J Kruse  1 , Cathy L Cantor
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Pulmonary and cardiac infections in athletes

Roger J Kruse et al. Clin Sports Med. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Pulmonary and cardiac infections in the athlete can have a wide range of presentations and complications. These infections may present few problems for the training athlete or become life threatening. The team physician must be able to make an accurate diagnosis, give the appropriate treatment, understand the potential complications, and ensure proper follow-up and return-to-play protocols.

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