Fever

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Acceptability at Recruitment[edit] N/A

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up[edit] See below

Individual at Risk[edit] Donor and Recipient

Explanation of Condition[edit] Abnormally high body temperature (>38.0 grades Celsius).

It can have many potential causes: different micro-organisms (bacterias, viruses, parasites), medication (G-CSF included), etc

Guidance[edit]

Unacceptable if accompanied by shivering, cough or there is an evident source of infection:

- Shortness of breath, productive/dry cough and or chest pain - respiratory source

- Abdominal pain, diarrhoea and/or vomiting - gastrointestinal source

- Severe headache accompanied with loss of consciousness, delirium and neck pain - meningitis or other brain infections

If isolated fever with no clear source of infection and donor is currently on G-CSF, it can potentially cause self-limited fever and flu-like symptoms, therefore donation may not need to be deferred (as per discretion of attending Medical Officer/Medical Director).

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions[edit]

Version[edit] Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update[edit] 18th June 2018