Blood donation restrictions on men who have sex with men
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Policies restricting blood or tissue donations by MSM
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Blood donation restrictions on men who have sex with men
Blood donation restrictions on men who have sex with men are policies that can prohibit or defer blood and tissue donations from MSM, regardless of whether they identify as gay or bisexual. Restrictions may vary according to sexual practices or monogamy. They are generally associated with the higher prevalence of HIV/AIDS among MSM. Donor questionnaires and sensitive screening tests have greatly reduced the risk of HIV transmission through transfusion since 1982.
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- Policy type
- Laws, regulations, or recommendations affecting blood or tissue donation
- Temporary restrictions
- Deferrals
- General rationale
- Higher prevalence of HIV/AIDS among MSM
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- Article
- Blood donation restrictions on men who have sex with men (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q4162339
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