Why is herpes gladiatorum called mat herpes? Is it possible to get rid of it naturally? - Quora
Sthanu on X: "@maudi_ahmed Herpes gladiatorum HSV-1 strongly associated with contact sports— Also called herpes rugbiorum or "scrumpox" "wrestler's herpes" or "mat pox" Previous adolescent HSV-1 seroconversion would preclude most herpes gladiatorum
Herpes Gladiatorum in Athletes - Sports Medicine Review