New York Yankees Aroldis Chapoman, relieve pitcher, will take time to rest from an infection he apparently contracted from a tattoo.
Fans discovered Chapman’s need for recovery from a tweet the Yankees sent out on Saturday, Aug. 27.
“Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees placed LHP Aroldis Chapman on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to 8/24) with an infected wound from a recent tattoo,” the MLB team wrote.
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New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapoman reacts as he waits for his turn to be removed during the ninth innings of a game against Toronto Blue Jays. This was Friday, August 19, 2022 in New York.
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FOX Sports has released a detailed report that states Chapman was 34 when he felt pain in his leg. tattoo was recently placed.
FOX Sports reported that Aaron Boone (the Yankees manager) spoke out about the infected team’s game against Oakland Athletics.
Boone revealed Chapman’s tattoo a few days earlier, FOX Sports reported. However, his infected finger forced him to stay at the hotel on Friday and Saturday.
Boone explained that “he got a really bad infection” before the game. “Hopefully he’s good in several days.”
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Boone stated, “My goal is to make him happy.”
Fox News Digital reached Chapman’s representatives to get their comments.
What are the most common tattoo-related infection?
Tattoo-related bacterial infections According to the National Library of Medicine’s February 2022 narrative review, 5% and less of these conditions are common.
This review is entitled “Viral Infections Constrained to Tattoos” and was published in Medicina (Kaunas), which is peer-reviewed science journal of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
In their review, researchers stated that tattoo-related infections can occur due to exogenous or endogenous bacteria.
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Although the report acknowledges that there is limited epidemiological and clinical data on infections from tattoos, it states that they have been associated with clinical issues such as skin cancer, immune disorders, inflammation, and other conditions.
A tattoo is a type of body modification which involves the inking of under-skin pigments.
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According to records, researchers found that most tattoo-related infection are caused by bacteria. Only a handful of cases have led to localized viral infections such as human papillomavirus and herpes simplex viruses (HSV).
In their study, researchers concluded that “most cases” of lesions could be confined to the areas around tattoos.
What can you do to stay safe?
Even though tattoo-related infection stats indicate that most people have gotten and will continue to get tattoos without issue, there’s still a risk that it can happen.
Cleveland Clinic – a nonprofit American academic medical center – says tattoo infections can occur anytime a person receives a tattoo because the process involves thousands of small ink deposits beneath the skin via needle.
“Even if you go to an experienced tattoo artist and the shop looks clean and sterile, it can happen,” the medical center’s Tattoo Infection resource webpage states.
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Cleveland Clinic continued, “There’s also a risk of infection with at-home tattoo kits and ceremonial tattoos that are part of cultural celebrations.”
Medical experts warn that tattoos are still considered a form art.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, infection can occur when tattoo ink becomes contaminated with ingredients that could cause allergic reactions.
Unsterilized or improperly sterilized tools and conditions can also be a problem.
Cleveland Clinic said, “You also need to ask your tattoo artist what kind of ink and sterilization they use.” They should always wear gloves and use sterilized wipes to clean their skin after, during, and between tattoos.
Also, the medical center advises that tattoo artists provide instructions for aftercare.
CDC: Infections that can be caused by tattoos (nontuberculous Mycobacteria)
According to the CDC, tattoo-related mycobacterial skin infection are difficult to treat. Prescription drugs can be used for up to four months to address these infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in some instances, wrote: surgery might be required To remove infected tissues.
The CDC suggests that people seek out tattoo services that have been approved or registered by their jurisdiction before getting one. They also recommend that they only request tattoo artists who use tattoo ink that is specifically designed for them.
One in three Americans has a tattoo according to an Ipsos poll.
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The CDC also recommends that tattoo customers pay attention to the following details: tattoo artist Only use tattoo-grade products. Don’t mix ink prior to tattooing because of cross-contamination risk. Use only sterile water for ink dilution and tool rinsing. Follow an aseptic method while tattooing
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If a tattoo customer suspects that they’ve been infected, the CDC advises people should proceed by notifying their tattoo artist and the Food and Drug Administration’s MedWatch program.
