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Because herpes is not blood borne, there is no need to test for herpes when donating blood.
According to the Australian red cross Q and A
Herpes - I have genital herpes. Can I donate?
Yes, provided you are not currently suffering a current episode. Any lesions from a recent episode must be clean and dry.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoSince herpes does not infect the blood, you should be able to donate a kidney.
I don't see why not. Herpes doesn't affect the organs or blood.
Yes. Herpes isn't passed through blood or body organs. But you can always check with organ donation clinics to be sure.
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∙ 9y agoYes, you can be an organ donor if you have herpes. If you have ocular herpes, it's possible that corneal transplant isn't possible. There should be no barrier to providing an internal organ like a kidney.
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∙ 11y agoHerpes isn't a blood born infection. You can donate blood, as for organs you should check with your local red cross or organ doner clinic.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Herpes doesn't typically do any thing to your organs, it's also not passed through blood or organ donation. But you may want to check with an organ donor clinic to be sure.
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When was Halachic Organ Donor Society created?
Halachic Organ Donor Society was created in 2001.
Who can be an organ donor?
anyone can be an organ donor, age is not a barrier, different countries will have their own regulations
What is the correct form donor or donator?
the correct form is donor as in a blood or organ donor.
What is an organ donor?
Someone who gives part of themself to another so that they may have a better life. The person can be a living organ donor (e.g for kidneys or partial livers), or a cadaveric organ donor.
What is meant by Donor Expenses?
Donor Expenses are expenses incurred by the donor for donating an organ (excluding the cost of the organ) to the insured during the course of an organ transplant all the hospitalization expenses are paid by the insurance company.
What are organ donor cards?
it is a card
What do you call a non-living donor?
A deceased donor, or simply an organ donor. They used to be referred to as a cadaver donor but that term has fallen out of favor.
Are you 'an' organ donor or 'a' organ donor?
An organ donorAnswer:use a before a word that starts with a consonant.eg a dog, a book, a tsunamiUse an before a word that starts with a vowel.eg an apple, an envelope, an ipad
What is the meaning of organ donor card?
An organ donor card is a card given to you when you register with the organ donation register. The card represents your desire to have your organs used for transplantation after your death.
How can you change your organ donor status if don't want to be a organ donor anymore?
Just don't check the box when you renew your driver's licence.
What is organ related diseases?
Herpes.
If a donor recipient dies can the organ be re used?
Usually the donor's transplanted organ is not transplanted again - it puts a lot of stress on the organ. And depending on how long the donor recipient has been on immuno-suppression for, some of the other organs may not be used (it can affect the kidneys a lot).
