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Written by:
Emily Sherman
6/7/2010 9:38 AM
If you have a disease, researchers need your help. Donate plasma and receive $400/donation for your time. Visit www.idonateplasma.com for details.
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NEED MONEY? RECENTLY DIAGNOSED?
Viral, Bacterial, and Other Diseases
Have you tested positive for an autoimmune condition? You have the opportunity to make up to $2000 per weekto help SeraCare by donating plasma at a local FDA-licensed plasmapheresis facility. You will also be helping to advance medical research. Below are program details and a list of conditions that we are researching. All calls/emails are confidential.
What is Plasmapheresis?
The plasmapheresis process is very safe and is similar to donating blood. Only FDA approved processes are used. If you are suitable for the program, before you agree to donate, you will receive a detailed packet from us explaining the entire process. Additionally, on the day of your scheduled appointment, you will have the process explained to you again by a medical professional. All of these steps are taken to determine that every donor is suitable to donate and that every donor is comfortable with their decision to participate.
You Will Need:
· 2 pieces of identification. Photo I.D. and proof of your Social Security Number or
IRS Number
· proof of current address
· to be at least 18 years old (17 years old with written parental consent)
· to weigh at least 110 lbs.
· to be negative for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV (unless participating in those programs)
Programs:
The Following list describes the programs for which we have an urgent need for donors. There are also other conditions not listed for which you may qualify. Call 888-806-5215 or email donate@seracare.com to find out if you qualify.
Chagas Disease
Have you tested positive for Chagas? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Chagas Disease?
Chagas disease is an infection caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi. It is mostly found in Central and ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />South America and is transmitted by coming in contact with the feces of infected triatomine bugs or through blood transfusions. Although sometimes there are no symptoms, symptoms may include swelling, skin lesion, fever, rapid heartbeat, rash, fatigue, headache, appetite loss, enlarged liver or spleen or swollen lymph glands.
Chlamydia
Have you tested positive for Chlamydia? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. It is a curable disease by a prescription of antibiotics from your healthcare provider. Symptoms of Chlamydia can include an abnormal discharge or pain during urination.
Coccidioides
Have you tested positive for Coccidioidomycosis You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Coccidioidomycosis?
Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease caused by the organism coccioides. The disease usually appears to be an upper respiratory infection with headache, fever, cough and chest pain.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Have you tested positive for Cytomegalovirus? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Cytomegalovirus?
CMV is a very common virus that infects most people some time in their lives and is spread from person to person. It may or may not cause obvious illness. Symptoms may include prolonged fever, swollen glands and fatigue.
Dengue Fever
Have you tested positive for Dengue Fever? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Dengue Fever?
Dengue fever is caused by a virus that is transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Dengue is not contagious from person to person and is found in most tropical areas of the world. Symptoms may include extremely high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, nausea and vomiting and a rash.
Mononucleosis
Have you tested positive for Mononucleosis? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Mononucleosis?
Mono is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. It is found in saliva and mucus and is usually passed from one person to another by kissing. The signs and symptoms of Mono usually develop 4 to 7 weeks after being exposed to the virus. Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, swollen glands and fatigue.
Hepatitis A
Have you tested positive for Hepatitis A? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a disease caused by a virus which attacks the liver. The virus is transmitted by improperly-prepared food, contaminated water, sexual contact or feces contact. Some of the symptoms of Hepatitis A are abdominal pain, diarrhea, jaundice, and dark urine.
Hepatitis B
Have you tested positive for Hepatitis B? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus which attacks the liver. The virus can be sexually transmitted or through contact with contaminated needles or blood. Hepatitis B can cause lifelong infection, liver cancer, liver failure and cirrhosis of the liver. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, jaundice and dark urine.
Chronic Hepatitis B
Have you tested positive for Hepatitis B? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus which attacks the liver. The virus can be sexually transmitted or through contact with contaminated needles or blood. Hepatitis B can cause lifelong infection, liver cancer, liver failure and cirrhosis of the liver. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, jaundice and dark urine.
Hepatitis D
Have you tested positive for Hepatitis D You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Hepatitis D?
Hepatitis D is an infection that only occurs in the presence of hepatitis B infection. It occurs when blood from an infected person enters the body of a person who is not immune. Some symptoms of the infection can be jaundice, fatigue, nausea and diarrhea, and dark colored urine.
HIV-1
Have you tested positive for HIV-1 subtype O? Or have you contracted HIV-1 from a part of the world other than the U.S? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is HIV-1?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a retrovirus that infects and destroys vital components of the human immune system. HIV-1 is transmitted by coming in direct contact with bodily fluids that have been infected with HIV-1. Symptoms of HIV-1 may include fever or night sweats, malaise,
and rapid weight loss.
HIV-2
Have you tested positive for HIV-2? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is HIV-2?
HIV-2, found mostly in West Africa, is a type of HIV that damages the immune system. Immunodeficiency takes much longer to develop than an HIV-1 infection. Individuals infected with HIV-2 are asymptomatic for a longer period of time causing the virus to not be easily
transmitted due to low levels of the virus.
Herpes Simplex Virus
Have you tested positive for Herpes Simplex virus? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Herpes Simplex Virus?
Herpes Simplex virus (HSV) is a virus that causes cold sores (HSV-1) or genital herpes
(HSV-2). HSV-1 most commonly infects the mouth and lips causing cold sores and fever blisters. HSV-1 can also cause sores in the genital area. HSV-2 usually is the cause of genital sores but it can also infect the mouth.
HTLV 1
Have you tested positive for HTLV-1? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is HTLV 1?
HTLV-1 or Human T-Cell Lymphotrophic Virus is a virus that affects the immune system and is associated with Adult T-Cell Leukemia and myelopathy. Most people have no symptoms.
HTLV-2
Have you tested positive for HTLV-2? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is HTLV-2?
HTLV-2 or Human T-Cell Lymphotrophic Virus is a virus that has no clear association with other human diseases. Most people show no signs or symptoms of the disease. HTLV-2 can be transmitted from mother to child, blood transfusion, or through sexual contact.
Human Herpes Virus Type 6 and Type 8
Have you tested positive for Human Herpes Virus Type 6 or 8? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is HHV-6 and HHV-8?
Human Herpes Virus Type 6 infection is usually asymptomatic and occurs in childhood before the age of 2. Human Herpes Virus Type 8 is associated and detectable in virtually all cases of Kaposi sarcoma. Symptoms of HHV-6 and HHV-8 can include fever and a distinct type of rash.
Lyme Disease
Have you tested positive for Lyme Disease? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease is an illness that is caused by the bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected deer tick. Typical symptoms may include a bulls-eye rash, aching joints and flu-like symptoms. Most cases of Lyme Disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics.
Malaria
Have you tested positive for Malaria? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Malaria?
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. Common in tropical countries, the disease is characterized by recurring chills and fever.
Measles
Have you tested positive for Measles? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Measles?
Measles, also called Rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease that can be transmitted when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of Measles can include a red blotchy rash, fever, cough and runny nose.
Mumps
Have you tested positive for Mumps? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Mumps?
Mumps is a disease caused by a virus that is usually spread through saliva. Signs and symptoms usually occur 2 to 3 weeks after exposure and may include swollen, painful salivary glands, fever, weakness and fatigue.
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
Have you tested positive for Mycoplasma Pneumonia? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Mycoplasma Pneumonia?
Mycoplasma Pneumonia is a respiratory infection that is caused by an organism called Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Symptoms usually take 1 to 3 weeks to appear and can include fever, headaches, dry cough, and sore throat.
Mycoplasm Tuberculosis
Have you tested positive for Mycoplasm Tuberculosis.You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Mycoplasma Tuberculosis?
Mycoplasma Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that causes small rounded swellings tubercles to form on mucous membranes, especially a disease pulmonary tuberculosis that affects the lungs
Human Parvovirus B19
Have you tested positive for Human Parvovirus B19? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Parvovirus?
Parvovirus, also known as fifth disease, is an infection that is caused by the human Parvovirus B19. Most people with this disease fell well but mild symptoms can develop. They can include sore throat, slight fever, upset stomach, itching and headache.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Have you tested positive for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)? You have the opportunity to make up to $800 per weekif you qualify. You will also be helping to advance medical research. All calls are confidential.
What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsii. It is a serious illness that is spread by the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms may include a characteristic rash, severe headaches, deep muscle pain, sudden fever and nausea. RMSF can be treated with antibiotics.