Which donor scenario is cited as not permanently deferred?

• A. 38-year-old male who received rabies vaccine after a dog bite 3 months ago
• B. 60-year-old male with a history of hepatitis C
• C. Person who had malaria in the past
• D. Donor with active HIV infection

Answer: (A)

Temporary versus permanent donor deferrals are what this item highlights. Some deferrals are time-limited after a exposure or vaccination, while others indicate lifelong ineligibility due to ongoing infection risk.

Rabies vaccination after a dog bite three months ago is not a permanent deferral because post-exposure rabies prophylaxis requires a defined waiting period and completion of the vaccination series before donation can be reconsidered. Once that period has passed and there are no symptoms, the person can donate if all other screening is acceptable.

In contrast, active HIV infection is a permanent deferral, since HIV is a lifelong infection with transfusion risk. A history of hepatitis C is also a permanent deferral in most guidelines. Malaria in the past is typically a long-term or permanent deferral due to the potential persistence of parasitemia risks.