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What rules do blood banks follow to lower the risk of aids?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

They are rigorous: Blood banks have become very stringent nowadays. Donors are evaluated for anything that might make their blood unsafe to use. Screening includes HIV and viral hepatitis. The donor must also answer questions about medical history and take a short physical examination to make sure the donation is not hazard. Even today, if your homosexual you can not give blood if thats disclosed.

Answered 4/27/2015

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