| Obligatory | Must not donate if:
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| Discretionary | If less than 6 months from infection, but fully recovered, documented HAV RNA negative and anti HAV IgG positive after recovery, accept. |
| See if Relevant | |
| Additional Information | Hepatitis A is spread by the faecal - oral route and by sewage-contaminated food and water. It can also be spread sexually. There is no long term infection with the virus but there are many reports of transmission by transfusion. Infection may be symptom free but can be serious and occasionally fatal. The Blood Services do not test for this infection. |
| Reason for Change | To clarify the wording of the discretionary entry. |