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# Antibiotic therapy - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Obligatory

  If on antibiotics to treat an infection:

  - See Infection, general

## Supporting information

See if relevant

  If on prophylactic antibiotics:

  - Acne
  - Infection, general
  - Infectious diseases, contact with
  - Kidney and bladder disease
  - Splenectomy
Additional information

  Treatment with antibiotics is not of itself a reason for deferral but the reason for the treatment may be. When treatment is being given to prevent infection, rather than to treat it, see if there is a relevant entry. If not, discuss with a Designated Clinical Support Officer.

Reason for change:
  The See if Relevant section has been revised.
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 61 (22 February 2022)

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