Difference between revisions of "Toxoplasmosis"
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==Acceptability at CT / Work-Up== | ==Acceptability at CT / Work-Up== | ||
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==Individual at Risk== | ==Individual at Risk== | ||
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==Explanation of Condition== | ==Explanation of Condition== | ||
| − | + | Common parasitic infection from cat faeces or eating undercooked meat. It can be spread by transfusion. | |
| + | It causes fever, rash and swollen glands. It is rarely symptomatic in normal individuals, but may cause severe disease in those with a compromised immune system and foetal malformations in pregnant women. | ||
See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis] | See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis] | ||
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1) Toxoplasmosis IgM = negative AND Toxoplasmosis IgG = positive or negative | 1) Toxoplasmosis IgM = negative AND Toxoplasmosis IgG = positive or negative | ||
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Donor can be cleared | Donor can be cleared | ||
| − | 2) Toxoplasmosis IgM = positive AND Toxoplasmosis IgG = positive | + | 2) Toxoplasmosis IgM = positive AND Toxoplasmosis IgG = positive or negative |
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Samples should be sent to Toxoplasma Reference Unit (Public Health Wales) | Samples should be sent to Toxoplasma Reference Unit (Public Health Wales) | ||
Repeat IgG and IgM | Repeat IgG and IgM | ||
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Dye Test | Dye Test | ||
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Toxo PCR | Toxo PCR | ||
| − | + | MUST NOT DONATE if [[confirmed current infection at the time of donation]]. | |
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| − | + | Once the infection is cured, no deferral time is needed although it is recommended to inform the TC. | |
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==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== | ==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:56, 2 February 2018
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
ACCEPTABLE
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Common parasitic infection from cat faeces or eating undercooked meat. It can be spread by transfusion. It causes fever, rash and swollen glands. It is rarely symptomatic in normal individuals, but may cause severe disease in those with a compromised immune system and foetal malformations in pregnant women. See also Toxoplasmosis
Guidance
Testing outcomes and recommendations
1) Toxoplasmosis IgM = negative AND Toxoplasmosis IgG = positive or negative
Donor can be cleared
2) Toxoplasmosis IgM = positive AND Toxoplasmosis IgG = positive or negative
Samples should be sent to Toxoplasma Reference Unit (Public Health Wales)
Repeat IgG and IgM
Dye Test
Toxo PCR
MUST NOT DONATE if confirmed current infection at the time of donation.
Once the infection is cured, no deferral time is needed although it is recommended to inform the TC.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Toxo
Version
Version 1, Edition 2
Date of Last Update
9 June 2016
