Can herpes patients donate blood? Is their blood safe for transfusing to others, who’re probably suffering from life-threatening conditions under more complex medical issues? All you need is consciousness in fighting STDS This is a very valid question in the current circumstances. Mind you it’s just not about herpes but STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) in general. You may be suffering from an STD or you’re STD-free. This curiosity certainly is there in your mind and at STD Check Clinic, we appreciate such curiosities. As a private STD testing centre in London, we believe such curiosities finally contribute to developing consciousness about STDs and how to prevent them. STD categories Here’s a point to be noted; herpes and certain other STDs – like HIV – have a sharp distinction. HIV and other similar STDs are caused by viruses present in your blood. On the other hand, herpes is caused by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Unlike the other STDs, it doesn...