Toxoplasmosis - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Confirmed current active infection at the time of donation.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Infection, acute

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.

Testing of tissue donors is not required. Toxoplasma IgG results from organ donors, if available, do not require further investigation.

Reason for change:

To clarify that toxoplasma IgG results from organ donors, if available do not require further investigation.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 30 (17 January 2018)