COVID-19 and Rh Negative Blood – Part 11

The association of ABO blood type with the risk and severity of COVID-19 infection

The present study reported the susceptibility of the ABO blood group to COVID-19 infections. The clinical, laboratory, imaging findings, and symptoms variation were investigated. All symptoms were observed highly in blood group O except for pharyngeal exudate observed in blood group A. The findings in the current study may have a clinical recommendation that individuals with blood group O might need to particularly strengthen their immunity and personal protection to reduce the chances of getting COVID-19 infection. The overall symptoms trends of hospitalized COVID-19 patients belonging to different blood groups varied nonsignificantly. Larger scale replication research with comprehensive information should be encouraged to pursue and needed to verify the current outcomes.

Susceptibility of ABO blood group to COVID-19 infections: clinico-hematological, radiological, and complications analysis