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Can a person with genital herpes donate blood or plasma? no outbreaks and currently on valtrex (valacyclovir)

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Yes: Genital herpes is a local disease and does not get in the blood system to affect your ability to donate blood.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes and no: When it comes to herpes patient donations, the american red cross and fda suggest that blood donations be deferred for one month after an active outbreak of the virus.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2023

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