Trypanosoma cruzi infection - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

Eyes:

Accept for corneas only.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• South American trypanosomiasis, risk of

Additional information

As corneas are avascular there is not considered to be a risk of transmitting protozoal infections.

Reason for change:

The 'Discretionary' entry for 'Eyes' has been amended.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (01 November 2007)