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After my donation of blood to the American Red Cross, I received a letter stating I tested positive to HTLV I/II antibodies. My personal physician is retesting my blood. I do not know how I got this. I have not been out of the country nor had sex with another partner than my wife. She also donated the same day and her blood was fine. Is this related to Hashimoto Thyroiditis? I have been sick very little in my 52 years of life until last year when I was told I had Hashimoto Thyroiditis. I donated blood 11 years ago and got a simular letter and the ARC sent someone from Atlanta to ask me questions and was suppose to get back with me. But, they never got back with me. Please help me get answers. Thank you!
Hi, I know that this is a very old post, But i'm in to the same situation now, i donated blood to red cross, they sent me the same kind of letter. Can you please let me know how you are doing? did you get any information about thsi problem?
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Deepajoin, as you noted, that was a very old post. If you want people to respond to your question, it would be best if you posted a new question.
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