ABO-Rh Blood Types and Clinical Consequences of COVID-19 Infection

Conclusion: Our results are in agreement with other studies suggesting that blood group O individuals are somewhat more resistant to clinically overt infection with SARS-CoV-2 than other blood groups. In addition, Rh negativity may also be an individual risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - October 26, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: AB Turhan S Icten TA Ayazoglu Y Cag H Ankarali AH Turhan Source Type: research