Pyrexia

Also Known As

Fever.

Definitions

Pyrexia:
A temperature of 38.0°C or above.

1. Not Related to Travel
Obligatory	Must not donate if: Less than two weeks from an episode of pyrexia.
Discretionary	If related to a common cold or other upper respiratory tract infection, but not influenza, from which the donor is now recovered or recovering, accept.
See if Relevant	Infection - Acute Infection - General
Additional Information	A raised temperature may be a sign of an infection, which could be passed on through a donation. Waiting two weeks from when the temperature returns to normal reduces the risk of infection being transmitted by the donation. There is no evidence that common colds and upper respiratory tract infections can be passed on by donation but it is still necessary to wait until any such infection is obviously getting better before allowing donation.

2. Related to Travel
See	Malaria Tropical Viruses West Nile Virus Viral Haemorrhagic Fever The Geographical Disease Risk Index

Reason for change

The definitions and scope have been revised. The See if Relevant list in part 2 has been expanded.

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Pyrexia

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