cant give blood if i have herpes simplex II (genetial) right?
which kind of confuses me because herpes doesnt always show up on blood tests?
and its harboured in the nerves of your spine...
im just wondering.,,
2007-05-08 11:49:41 · 9 answers · asked by pla$tiq fa$h!0n 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes you can.
According to the American Red Cross:
"Chlamydia, venereal warts (human papilloma virus), or genital herpes are not a cause for deferral if you are feeling healthy and well and meet all other eligibility requirements."
http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/0,1082,0_557_,00.html#std
2007-05-09 04:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-31 12:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by Hubert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Individuals With Herpes Can Donate Blood. According to the American Red Cross, individuals taking antiviral medication (acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir) for any reason will need to wait 48 hours after their last dose before donating blood. The American Red Cross also defers individuals who are currently experiencing an outbreak of oral herpes ("cold sores") or genital herpes to not donate blood.
2007-05-08 15:58:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wrong people above me...wrong. Yes you CAN give blood if you have herpes. Go to the Red Cross website and look under their donor specifications.
People give bad advice without even knowing. Geez.
2007-05-08 13:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only healthy volunteers.
No bacterial or viral infections. Donated blood is to help injured people get well, not give them new infections.
The Red Cross even screens blood for problems, and you fill out and sign a form on which they ask you aout any infections you may have.
2007-05-08 12:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by Laurence W 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't think so =they take a blood sample before you are allowed to donate
2007-05-08 11:54:07 · answer #7 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nope because if you have ANY form of an STD then they wont take you blood.......... they wouldnt even let me donate blood because i have had sex with someone from africa
2007-05-08 11:54:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they can turn you down for your sexual habits ALONE. you are a high risk donor if you have already contracted an STD.
2007-05-08 12:11:44 · answer #9 · answered by pandora078 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no no one will take it because it is an infection
2007-05-08 13:06:44 · answer #10 · answered by skeeter195848 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋