JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Toxoplasmosis

Obligatory

Must not donate if:

Confirmed current active infection at the time of donation.

See if Relevant

Infection - Acute

Additional Information

This is a common parasitic infection, often spread by cat faeces or eating undercooked meat. It can be spread through transfusion. It may have serious consequences or even prove fatal for the recipient. Usually it does not cause symptoms, as the body's immune system easily overcomes the parasite. 

Testing of tissue donors is not required. Toxoplasma IgG results from organ donors, if available, do not require further investigation.

Reason for Change

To clarify that toxoplasma IgG results from organ donors, if available do not require further investigation 

Update Information

This entry was last updated in
TDSG-DD Edition 203, Release 30