The Role of ABO and RH Blood Groups in COVID-19 Disease Susceptibility in Jordan

Abstract

Introduction: Blood group phenotypes have been linked to susceptibility to several infectious illnesses. Coronavirus disease 2019 is a new disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has spread fast over the world. The aim of the study is to assemble critical information between ABO blood types and COVID-19 infection

Methods: This detailed analysis of COVID-19 illness was based on data obtained from 2 laboratories from December 2021 to the end of April 2022, a questionnaire (survey) was done to make sure we get as many patients as possible for accuracy, the study take 198 patient and analyzed using Excel.

Results: The findings show that those with blood type A are more likely to get infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, whereas those with blood type O are far less likely to become infected, followed by blood group AB, and blood group B comes after A in relation of infection ratios.

Conclusions: If the present study's findings are confirmed by more research, they are believed to have therapeutic implications. Individuals with blood type A may require additional protection to lower their risk of infection. The ABO blood type can aid in the treatment of COVID 19 infection.