Also Known As | Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome and Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID). |
Obligatory | Must not donate if: |
Discretionary | If donor had a history of fatigue following a viral infection, e.g. Glandular fever, with no relapse of symptoms and all symptoms are resolved, accept. |
Additional Information | CFS is generally diagnosed by excluding other conditions and may follow an infection that may or may not have been viral and which may be carried by the affected individual. |
Reason for Change | This is a new entry. |
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