Herpes is not spread through the transfer of blood as it doesn’t live in your blood. The Herpes virus lives in ganglion (nerve cells). However during the first herpes outbreak, you should not donate blood.
If you are taking antiviral medication for herpes, you will however need to go off of it several days before giving blood.
Related posts:
Can herpes cause sterility?
Can stress trigger an outbreak of herpes?
Is there any connection between herpes and HIV?
I have Herpes, what is the risk of contracting another sexually transmitted infection?
When is the Herpes simplex virus contagious?
Can you get herpes from using a hot tub or swimming pool with someone who has herpes?
(No Ratings Yet)
Loading...