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Infection and thrombosis associated with COVID-19: Possible role of the ABO blood group.
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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 and required more admissions in intensive care units.Conclusion
The study suggests a lower susceptibility to infection in group O and a higher risk of complications in group B. Studies with a larger sample size are required in order to obtain significant results.
SUBMITTER: Zalba Marcos S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7519708 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Infection and thrombosis associated with COVID-19: Possible role of the ABO blood group.
Medicina clinica (English ed.) 20200926 8
<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Material and methods</h4>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 we ...[more]