Duration of the disease
In a complication-free course with flu symptoms, West Nile fever lasts only between 2-6 days. The rash is often visible for a few days longer until it has completely healed. If the central nervous system is also affected, recovery takes much longer and varies greatly from person to person.
Is it allowed to donate blood if you have been in a risk area?
Risk areas for West Nile Fever include the USA, Egypt, Mexico, Iran, Israel and Canada. After returning from such an area, at least four weeks must pass before blood can be donated again. However, this rule is limited to the period from 1.
6 – 30. 11. However, it should be noted that some of these countries still have a ban of at least 4 weeks, as there are also time limits for returning from countries with low hygienic standards.In countries that are also malaria risk areas or are located in a tropical region, such as Egypt, longer blocks of 6 or 3 months apply. More detailed information can be obtained from the German Red Cross.
