Rabies

Acceptability at Recruitment

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Recipient

Explanation of Condition

Severe nervous system infection causing paralysis and death in most affected individuals. Transmitted by infected animals, such as dogs or bats.

See also Rabies

Guidance

Infection

Obligatory; Must not donate if current or past infection See if relevant;Animal Bite

Immunization-Post Exposure

Obligatory; Must not donate until at least 24 months post exposure and fully cleared by treating physician.

Immunization- Non-exposed

Discretionary; if non-exposed, accept.

See also Animal Bite and Immunisation

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012