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

Gastroenteritis

DefinitionsAcute:
Lasting for a limited duration only.

Chronic:
Continuing or prolonged.
ObligatoryMust not donate if:
a) Chronic or associated with inflammatory bowel disease.

b) Less than two weeks since full recovery.
DiscretionaryIf due to irritable bowel syndrome, accept.
See if RelevantDiverticular Disease
Infection - General
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Additional InformationAcute gastroenteritis is usually caused by an infection. The Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005 require a two week deferral from the time of recovery. Chronic gastroenteritis is most likely to be caused by inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
InformationThis is a requirement of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005.
Reason for changeThis is an updated entry which encompasses several previous entries, including 'Diarrhoea' and 'Gastric Flu'.
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Update Information

This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.