Difference between revisions of "West Nile Virus"
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==Explanation of Condition== | ==Explanation of Condition== | ||
Infection causing fever and, rarely, encephalitis (brain inflammation). It is transmitted by a mosquito bite in endemic areas. | Infection causing fever and, rarely, encephalitis (brain inflammation). It is transmitted by a mosquito bite in endemic areas. | ||
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+ | WNV is endemic throughout North America and certain regions of Europe. For the latest European epidemiology see [http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/west_nile_fever/West-Nile-fever-maps/Pages/index.aspx European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control] | ||
See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Nile_virus West Nile Virus] | See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Nile_virus West Nile Virus] | ||
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====Acceptable==== | ====Acceptable==== | ||
More than 6 months has passed since the resolution of symptoms from a confirmed or suspected infection; | More than 6 months has passed since the resolution of symptoms from a confirmed or suspected infection; | ||
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− | For the most up to date advice on areas with endemic WNV, refer to the [http://www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk/index.aspx?Publication=GDRI&Section=66 Geographical Disease Risk Index | + | More than 4 weeks from return from an endemic area if the donor has shown no symptoms of infection; |
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+ | <b>Where NAT testing is available</b> this can be undertaken in discussion with MO and TC if it is i) less than 4 weeks from a donor's return from a tropical virus endemic area ii) less than 6 months from a donors return and they have a history of symptoms suggestive of a tropical virus. A donor may donate before 28 days have elapsed from their return at the discretion of the TC and MO. | ||
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+ | For the most up to date advice on areas with endemic WNV, refer to the [http://www.transfusionguidelines.org.uk/index.aspx?Publication=GDRI&Section=66 Geographical Disease Risk Index] | ||
==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== | ==Pseudonyms or Related Conditions== |
Latest revision as of 12:42, 24 September 2024
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
ACCEPTABLE
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Infection causing fever and, rarely, encephalitis (brain inflammation). It is transmitted by a mosquito bite in endemic areas.
WNV is endemic throughout North America and certain regions of Europe. For the latest European epidemiology see European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
See also West Nile Virus
Guidance
Discuss with medical officer.
Unacceptable
Diagnosed with, or had a febrile illness consistent with, West Nile Virus less than six months ago;
Less than four weeks since returning from an area in which WNV is thought to be endemic, if WNV NAT (nucleic acid test) testing is unavailable;
Acceptable
More than 6 months has passed since the resolution of symptoms from a confirmed or suspected infection;
More than 4 weeks from return from an endemic area if the donor has shown no symptoms of infection;
Where NAT testing is available this can be undertaken in discussion with MO and TC if it is i) less than 4 weeks from a donor's return from a tropical virus endemic area ii) less than 6 months from a donors return and they have a history of symptoms suggestive of a tropical virus. A donor may donate before 28 days have elapsed from their return at the discretion of the TC and MO.
For the most up to date advice on areas with endemic WNV, refer to the Geographical Disease Risk Index
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
WNV
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012