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# Hepatitis - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Obligatory

  See: any specific entry for the cause of the hepatitis.

Discretionary

  If fully recovered from non-viral hepatitis, accept.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Addiction and drug abuse
  - Autoimmune disease
  - Hepatitis A
  - Hepatitis B
  - Hepatitis C
  - Hepatitis E
  - Hepatitis of unknown origin
Additional information

  Hepatitis has many causes, including alcohol abuse, autoimmune disease, infection (viral, bacterial and parasitic) and inflammation caused by drugs and toxins.

  The major concern is with viral hepatitis that can be transmitted by transfusion. Individuals who have fully recovered from non-viral hepatitis may donate if they fully comply with all other selection criteria.

Reason for change:
  The entry has been re-written to make it clear that there are many different causes of hepatitis.
Version details:

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

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