JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Rheumatic Fever

ObligatoryMust not donate if:
a) Has had more than one attack.

b) It is less than two years from any symptomatic disease.

c) Requires antibiotic cover for dental treatment.
Additional InformationRheumatic fever can cause damage to the heart valves and this could make it unsafe to donate.

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TDSG-BM Edition 203, Release 02