Hepatitis A
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Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Viral liver infection transmitted, usually, through contaminated food or water supplies. It is particularly common in less developed countries, but also found throughout the developed world. The illness is self limiting and there is no risk of long-term infection or carriage of the virus.
Guidance
Acceptable if more than 12 months from recovery, or more than 12 months from recovery of partner.
If a member of the household is infected, again donation must be deferred until 12 months after recovery.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012
