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| Obligatory | Must not donate if:
Diagnosed with Rabies even if now recovered. | | Discretionary | If exposure to a potentially rabid animal has been managed with passive immunization and/or immunization, accept if it is at least 12 months post exposure and fully cleared by the treating physician. | | Additional Information | Once symptomatic, rabies is almost always fatal. There is not enough information on individuals who have recovered to know if they may still present an infection risk and, if so, for how long. | | Update Information | This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01. | | Reason for change | This is a new entry. |
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| Obligatory | Must not donate until:
At least 12 months post exposure and fully cleared by the treating physician. | | See if Relevant | Immunoglobulin Therapy
Animal Bite (Non-Human) | | Additional Information | It is essential that any rabies virus has been eliminated from the system before a donation is accepted. Waiting at least 12 months post exposure and until the individual is fully cleared by the treating physician should make sure that the virus has been cleared. | | Information | This entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. | | Update Information | This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 55. | | Reason for change | A link has been added to âAnimal Bite (Non-Human)'. |
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| Discretionary | If non-exposed, accept. | | Information | This entry is compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005. | | Update Information | This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 202, Release 02. |
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