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Also Known As
Podiatry.
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Obligatory
Must not donate if:
There are open wounds or infection.
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See if Relevant
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Additional Information
An unhealed wound or sore is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria in blood can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood, products made from it, or tissues. This is because the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels during storage.
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Update Information
This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.
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Reason for Change
'Additional Information' has been added together with a link to 'Infection - General' and 'Skin Disease'.
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Donor Information
If you wish to obtain more information regarding a personal medical issue please contact your National Help Line.
Please do not contact this web site for personal medical queries, as we are not in a position to provide individual answers.
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