Aa
- hsv + & donating blood -
so, it's time for me to donate blood again, but i haven't done this since my positive HSV test.
i read on the Red Cross website that they do accept blood donations from individuals that are HSV +.
my question is, can Herpes NOT be passed via blood? if it can be, why will they accept a blood donation from me?
thanks for your time.
i read on the Red Cross website that they do accept blood donations from individuals that are HSV +.
my question is, can Herpes NOT be passed via blood? if it can be, why will they accept a blood donation from me?
thanks for your time.
No need to mention the herpes either when donating blood or signing up for organ/bone marrow donation. It's not a problem.
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grace
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Nope, herpes isn't passed in blood, so you can donate.
If they eliminated everyone who had herpes somewhere on their bodies, they would be eliminating about 80% of people.
Just don't go if you are having an outbreak. You should never donate blood when you aren't feeling well.
Aj
If they eliminated everyone who had herpes somewhere on their bodies, they would be eliminating about 80% of people.
Just don't go if you are having an outbreak. You should never donate blood when you aren't feeling well.
Aj
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
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