Infection, tropical - Tissue - deceased donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Filariasis or leishmaniasis.

Discretionary

Eyes:

If leishmaniasis, accept for corneas only.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Congo fever
• Malaria
• South American Trypanosomiasis, risk of
• Viral haemorrhagic fever

Other infections, see:

• Infection - General

Additional information

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

Reason for change:

A 'Discretion' has been added for 'Eyes'.

Version details:

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