Phenotypic and Allelic Frequencies of ABO and Rh(D) Blood Antigens in Ghana: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

ABO and Rh blood group systems are the most significant blood group systems recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusion and are widely used for clinical and anthropological purposes. This systematic review determined the distribution and allelic frequency of ABO and Rh(D) antigens in Ghana.

Methods

Literature searches were performed in PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, up to February 20, 2024, and included studies published from 2000 to 2024 in all regions of Ghana. The search terms used to retrieve the preferred literature were "Blood Group/Antigen" and "ABO and Rh(D)" and "Distribution/Frequency/Prevalence," coupled with the names of the different regions/districts/municipalities in Ghana. Similar blood group individuals

SUBMITTER: Nkansah C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11669777 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature