Sumo virus' warning is issued!

[TFG]

This must come at the worst possible time for Sumo. Wonder if the Sumo world will file a law suit against the BBC for such a description. Haaaa

A viral skin condition linked to contact sports such as rugby and wrestling has prompted warnings after two deaths in Japan. "Herpes gladiatorum" - dubbed "scrumpox" in the UK - is passed through broken skin. The researchers, writing in the Journal of General Virology, studied 39 infected sumo wrestlers. They said the unusual strain found was easily spread and more severe than other virus types.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7637982.stm

Funny how we have not heard any of this on the news here in Japan...Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Ha Haaaaaaaaaa!

Such a dangerous profession, No wonder they need the Erb to calm them down.

[Greji]

Funny how we have not heard any of this on the news here in Japan...Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Ha Haaaaaaaaaa!

Such a dangerous profession, No wonder they need the Erb to calm them down.

Damn, makes ya wanna go out and throw a match, doesn't it!

[TFG]

The ERB or the Virus?:shroom:

[rowboata]

http://www.smh.com.au/news/life--style-home/health/herpes-strain-hitting-sumo-wrestlers/2008/09/29/1222650968209.html?s_rid=xpromo