Herpes, genital - Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Fresh lesions.

Discretionary

If lesions are healing, provided there is no history of other sexually transmitted diseases, accept.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Sexually transmitted disease

Additional information

There is no need to defer donors who have a sexual partner with herpes if the donor themselves is asymptomatic.

Reason for change:

Addition of ‘Additional Information’ section, to include clarification regarding sexual partners.

Version details:

BM-DSG Edition 203 Release 52 (15 November 2023)