Toxoplasmosis - Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Less than six months from recovery.

Supporting information

Additional information

This is a common parasitic infection, often spread by cat faeces or eating undercooked meat. It can be spread through transfusion. It may have serious consequences or even prove fatal for the recipient. Usually it does not cause symptoms, as the body's immune system easily overcomes the parasite. If the infection has caused symptoms that has lead to it being diagnosed, waiting six months from recovery will make it unlikely that it will be passed on by donation.

Reason for change:

Entry has been simplified following a risk assessment by SACTTI.

Version details:

BM-DSG Edition 203 Release 14 (29 June 2012)