Infection and thrombosis associated with COVID-19: Possible role of the ABO blood group.

ABSTRACT:

Background

SARS-CoV-2 infection is clinically very heterogeneous, varying from asymptomatic to severe clinical conditions with a fatal outcome. Some studies suggests that the ABO blood group could be a biological marker of susceptibility for the development of the disease.

Material and methods

We collected data from patients admitted with COVID-19 infection who had ABO blood group recorded, and analyzed the incidence by groups, compared with the global population in Navarre, as well as their main complications and evolution.

Results

Group O was proportionally less represented in the hospitalized patients with respect to the global population, although the difference was not statistically significant. Group B had significantly higher rates of thrombotic complications a

SUBMITTER: Zalba Marcos S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7519708 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature