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This is what it says on the red cross blood donation guide lines about sexually transmitted diseases.


Sexually Transmitted Disease

Wait 12 months after treatment for syphilis or gonorrhea.

Acceptable if it has been more than 12 months since you completed treatment for syphilis or gonorrhea.

Chlamydia, venereal warts (human papilloma virus), or genital herpes are not a cause for deferral if you are feeling healthy and well and meet all other eligibility requirements.

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10y ago

Normally, yes. Otherwise 80% of the US adult population would be barred from blood donation.
YES. Herpes isn't a blood born infection, it's not passed through blood so you can donate blood if you want to.

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10y ago

Potential volunteer blood donors with a history of genital herpes are eligible to donate once active lesions, i.e., blisters, have crusted over and there is no associated bacterial skin infection.

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There is no danger of transmitting herpes through a blood transfusion. The blood bank will let you know during the screening if you are allowed to donate, since you have a history of STDs. Typically, if the infection is not new, you are allowed to donate.

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Herpes (genital): can donate four weeks after lesions completely clear According to www.Bloodbook.com

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You can give blood if you have genital herpes.

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Herpes is not transmitted by blood, and you can donate bone marrow if you have oral or genital herpes.

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Yes people with herpes can give blood as herpes is not transmitted via blood.

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