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Hepatitis

Obligatory

See:
Any specific A-Z index entry for the cause of the hepatitis.

Discretionary

If fully recovered from non-viral hepatitis, accept.

See if Relevant

Addiction and Drug Abuse
Autoimmune Disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
Hepatitis of Unknown Cause

Additional Information

Hepatitis has many causes, including alcohol abuse, autoimmune disease, infection (viral, bacterial and parasitic) and inflammation caused by drugs and toxins.

The major concern is with viral hepatitis that can be transmitted by transfusion. Individuals who have fully recovered from non-viral hepatitis may donate if they fully comply with all other selection criteria.

Reason for change

The entry has been re-written to make it clear that there are many different causes of hepatitis.

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.

Update Information

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