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. |