| Also Known As | Fever. |
| Definitions | Pyrexia:
A temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Centigrade. |
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| Obligatory | Must not donate if:
Less than two weeks from an episode of pyrexia. | | Discretionary | If related to a common cold or other upper respiratory tract infection, but not influenza, from which the donor is now recovered or recovering, accept. | | See if Relevant | Infection - General | | Additional Information | A raised temperature may be a sign of an infection, which could be passed on through a donation. Waiting two weeks from when the temperature returns to normal reduces the risk of infection being transmitted by the donation.
There is no evidence that common colds and upper respiratory tract infections can be passed on by donation but it is still necessary to wait until any such infection is obviously getting better before allowing donation. | | Update Information | This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01. | | Reason for change | The 'Discretionary' entry has been modified to make it clear that influenza is not included. |
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| See | Malaria | | Update Information | This entry was last updated in:
DSG-WB Edition 202, Release 02. |
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