| Also Known As | Podiatry. |
| Obligatory | Must not donate if: There are open wounds or infection. |
| See if Relevant | Infection - General For fungal infection see: Skin Disease |
| Additional Information | An unhealed wound or sore is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria in blood can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood, products made from it, or tissues. This is because the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels during storage. |
| Reason for change | 'Additional Information' has been added together with a link to 'Infection - General' and 'Skin Disease'. |
| 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. |