Difference between revisions of "Rabies"

From Anthony Nolan Medical Guidelines
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
Line 37: Line 37:
  
 
==Version==
 
==Version==
Version 1, Edition 1
+
Version 2, Edition 1
  
 
====Date of Last Update====
 
====Date of Last Update====
15th June 2012
+
20th October 2020

Latest revision as of 08:43, 20 October 2020

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

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 2, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

20th October 2020