ABO phenotype and SARS-CoV-2 infection: Is there any correlation?

Authors :: Mathew A
Vignesh Balaji E
Pai SRK
Kishore A
Pai V
Chandrashekar KS
Source :: Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases [Infect Genet Evol] 2021 Jun; Vol. 90, pp. 104751. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Feb 02.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: COVID-19 is the currently evolving viral disease worldwide. It mainly targets the respiratory organs, tissues and causes illness. A plethora of studies has been performing to bring proper treatment and prevent people from the infection. Likewise, susceptibility to some infectious diseases has been associated with blood group phenotypes. The co-relationship of blood group with the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and death has been examined in numerous studies. This review explained the described studies regarding the correlation of blood group and the other essential factors with COVID-19.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1567-7257
Volume :: 90
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 33540085
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2021.104751