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# Hydrocephalus - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Obligatory

  Must not donate if:

  Has an indwelling shunt.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Neurosurgery
  - Spina bifida
Additional information

  Indwelling shunts can be a source of bacterial infection. This can be present without symptoms. Bacteria can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood or blood components. This is because bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels after collection.

Reason for change:
  'Additional Information' has been added.
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)

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