`` If you have somebody who has an infection -- he has a draining infection -- and he gets some of his pus on a bench , that staph 's going to be there for hours or days before it dries out , '' he said . Several professional athletes have recently had staph infections . Some say it is a growing problem in settings that involve skin - to - skin touching . CDC : Do n't use gloves ; put something between your head and the bench . Cleveland Browns ' Kellen Winslow brought issue to forefront .
Several professional athletes have recently had staph infections . Some say it is a growing problem in settings that involve skin - to - skin touching . CDC : Do n't use gloves ; put something between your head and the bench . Cleveland Browns ' Kellen Winslow brought issue to forefront .