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# Chiropody - Whole blood and components

Also known as: podiatry

## Essential information

Obligatory

  Must not donate if:

  There are open wounds or infection.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Infection, general

  For fungal infection:

  - Skin disease
Additional information

  An unhealed wound or sore is a risk for bacteria entering the blood. Bacteria in blood can be a serious threat to anybody receiving blood, products made from it, or tissues. This is because the bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels during storage.

Reason for change:
  'Additional Information' has been added together with a link to 'Infection - General' and 'Skin Disease'.
Version details:

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

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