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StaphAseptic™ News
Notable athletes have suffered from infections
October 22, 2009
Cleveland.com
Dennis Manoloff
Here is a list of some other notable infected athletes:
Tom Brady, football: The New England Patriots quarterback recently confirmed on his Web site that he has had two procedures to clear out an infection on his surgically repaired knee.
Mike Gansey, basketball: The former Olmsted Falls and West Virginia University standout contracted methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as he went through NBA pre-draft workouts. He had MRSA in the knee, then the ankle.
Drew Gooden, basketball: The former Cleveland Cavalier contracted a staph infection while playing for the Orlando Magic.
Grant Hill, basketball: The longtime NBA standout contracted MRSA after surgery.
Ricky Lannetti, football: The Lycoming College player died in 2003 when MRSA led to pneumonia.
Brandon Noble, football: The former Washington Redskins defensive tackle contracted MRSA.
Paul Pierce, basketball: The Boston Celtics star contracted MRSA.
Junior Seau, football: The longtime standout linebacker contracted MRSA after surgery.
Delonte West, basketball: The Cavalier had an ingrown-toenail infection while with Boston.
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