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Blood donation

Blood donation is the act of giving ones blood to a blood bank, so that it may be used in the future to help someone else. People with transmissible viral diseases, such as HIV or hepatitis C, are not able to donate blood, as this would spread disease.
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingstonreviewed this
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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