JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

South American Trypanosomiasis

Also Known As

Chagas disease

Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

Eyes:
Accept for corneas only.

See if Relevant

South American Trypanosomiasis Risk

Additional Information

As corneas are avascular there is not considered to be a risk of transmitting protozoal infections.

Reason for Change

The 'Discretionary' entry for 'Eyes' has been amended.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 65