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

Obligatory

Must not donate if:
a) Fresh lesions.

b) Primary infection occurred during this pregnancy.

Discretionary

If lesions are healing, provided there is no history of other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, accept.

See if Relevant

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Additional Information

There is no need to defer donors who have a sexual partner with Herpes if the donor themselves is asymptomatic.

Reason for Change

Addition of ‘Additional Information’ section, to include clarification regarding sexual partners.

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-CB Edition 203, Release 51