Artificial Turf's link to MRSA and Staph Infections

One major disadvantage of playing on artificial turf is that the cuts, abrasions and burns are more severe than the same injuries sustained playing on natural grass. Reason being, the friction caused between turf and the human skin. This becomes an issue in many sports, especially Soccer, where sliding maneuvers are common and the players do not wear much in the way of protective clothing. This is how the term "turf toe" originated.

The abrasions caused by the artificial turf have been known to cause a higher incidence of Staph and MSRA infections.