Outbreak of Rashes and Fevers Plague Tough Mudder Athletes in California

Several participants of a Tough Mudder race at Sonoma Raceway in California developed rashes with fever, muscle pain, and nausea after extensive skin exposure to mud and water during the event. Health officials suspect a bacterial infection called aeromonas, which is contracted through open wounds, and have issued an advisory for participants to seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms. Misdiagnosis as staph infection or swimmer's itch is possible, and affected individuals are urged to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.