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Shaikh AA, Alqasem HM, Alshubruqi YA, Alasmari SZ, Makkawi MH. Association of ABO, Rh-D and Kell blood groups with transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors from the Asir Region, Saudi Arabia: A retrospective observational study. Saudi Med J 2024; 45:414-423. [PMID: 38657987 PMCID: PMC11147570 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2024.45.4.20240007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the association between transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) and ABO, Rh-D, and Kell blood systems among blood donors. METHODS This was a retrospective study of 10,095 donors who visited the Blood Bank at Asir Hospital, Abha, Saudi Arabia. Data including demographic information, ABO, Rh-D, and Kell blood groups, and serological and molecular test results of TTIs (the TTIs were obtained from each donor's records). Chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests were employed to establish possible associations between blood groups and TTIs. RESULTS The prevalence rate of TTIs among donors was 6.3%, with HBcAb (70%) being the most prevalent biomarker among positive donors. Donors with the O blood group were at a higher risk of contracting TTIs. Significant associations were observed between HIV and blood group A (χ2=6.30, p=0.01), HBsAg and group AB (χ2=17.3193, p=0.00003), malaria and group A (χ2=5.0567, p=0.02), and HBV-DNA and group AB (χ2=12.3163, p=0.0004). Also, Kell blood group was significantly associated with HIV (χ2=14.5, p=0.0001), HBcAb (χ2=78.51, p<0.0001), and syphilis (χ2=25.225, p<0.00001). CONCLUSION ABO and Kell blood groups are associated with TTI markers. These findings highlight the need for improved strategies and approaches in screening and managing blood donations to minimize the risk of TTIs.
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- Ahmad A. Shaikh
- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Shaikh, Makkawi, Alasmari), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, and from the Department of Clinical Laboratory (Alqasem, Alshubrugi), Asir Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Shaikh, Makkawi, Alasmari), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, and from the Department of Clinical Laboratory (Alqasem, Alshubrugi), Asir Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Shaikh, Makkawi, Alasmari), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, and from the Department of Clinical Laboratory (Alqasem, Alshubrugi), Asir Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Shaikh, Makkawi, Alasmari), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, and from the Department of Clinical Laboratory (Alqasem, Alshubrugi), Asir Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- From the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Shaikh, Makkawi, Alasmari), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, and from the Department of Clinical Laboratory (Alqasem, Alshubrugi), Asir Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Thakur SK, Singh S, Negi DK, Sinha AK. Phenotype, allele and genotype frequency distribution of ABO and Rh(D) blood group among blood donors attending regional blood transfusion centre in Delhi, India. Bioinformation 2023; 19:385-391. [PMID: 37822811 PMCID: PMC10563568 DOI: 10.6026/97320630019385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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The ABO and Rh blood group phenotypes, alleles, and genotype frequencies have many biological and medical implications. The frequency differs broadly according to races, geographical borders and ethnicity, even within the same region. This study was designed to determine the frequency of ABO and Rh blood groups among blood donors attending the regional blood transfusion centre in Delhi. The gel card method was used to determine the ABO and Rh(D) blood groups of donors who donated blood between January 1, 2020, and June 30, 2022. The assumption of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was used to determine allele and genotype frequencies of blood donors. A total of 16,925 blood units were donated during the study period. Donors phenotype frequencies of ABO were as follows: 'A' (23.88%), 'B' (37.38%), 'AB' (9.97%) and 'O '(29.27%). Rh(D)+Ve (D) were (94.9%) and Rh(D)-Ve (d) were (5.01%), which follow an order of B > O > A > AB and Rh-D > d for Rh. Donors ABO and Rh (D) allele frequencies were IA-0.183, IB-0.277, IO-0.541 and ID-0.776, Id-0.224 respectively. Allele frequencies follow an order of IO > IB > IA and Rh- ID > Id. Donors ABO genotype frequencies were AA-0.0333, AO-0.198, BB-0.0768, BO-0.30, AB-0.101, OO-0.293 and Rh(D) genotype frequencies were DD-0.602, Dd-0.347, dd-0.0501. Genotype frequencies follow an order of BO > OO > AO > AB > BB > AA and DD > Dd > dd. Among our donors, which were mostly from northern India, the ABO and Rh(D) blood groups have the highest proportion of ABO-B and Rh(D)+Ve and the lowest proportion of ABO-AB and Rh(D)-Ve, with a stable order of B > O > A > AB and D > d for phenotype, IO > IB > IA and ID > Id for allele and BO > OO > AO > AB > BB > AA and DD > Dd > dd for genotype.
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- Sanjay Kumar Thakur
- P.G. Department of Zoology, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar 802301, India
- Department of Regional Blood Transfusion Centre and Pathology, Hindu Rao Hospital and NDMC Medical College and hospital, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Regional Blood Transfusion Centre and Pathology, Hindu Rao Hospital and NDMC Medical College and hospital, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Regional Blood Transfusion Centre and Pathology, Hindu Rao Hospital and NDMC Medical College and hospital, Delhi 110007, India
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- P.G. Department of Zoology, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, Bihar 802301, India
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Lemaitre M, Passet M, Ghesquière L, Martin C, Drumez E, Subtil D, Vambergue A. Is the Development of Gestational Diabetes Associated With the ABO Blood Group/Rhesus Phenotype? Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:916903. [PMID: 35813660 PMCID: PMC9256971 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.916903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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AIMS There are few published data on the putative association between the ABO blood group/rhesus (Rh) factor and the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Our aim was to explore the link between each one factor and GDM development. METHODS All women having given birth at Lille University Medical Center (Lille, France) between August 1st, 2017, and February 28th, 2018, were tested for GDM, using the method recommended in the French national guidelines. The risk of GDM was assessed for each ABO blood group, each Rh phenotype and combinations thereof, using logistic regression models. RESULTS 1194 women had at least one GDM risk factor. The percentage of GDM varied with the ABO group (p=0.013). Relative to group O women, group AB women were more likely to develop GDM (OR = 2.50, 95% CI [1.43 to 4.36], p=0.001). Compared with the Rh-positive O group, only the Rh-positive AB group had an elevated risk of developing GDM (OR = 3.02, 95% CI [1.69 to 5.39], p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that Rh-positive group AB women have a greater risk of GDM. With a view to preventing GDM, at-risk individuals could be identified by considering the ABO blood group phenotype either as a single risk factor or in combination with other risk factors.
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- M. Lemaitre
- University of Medicine, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, Lille, France
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- CHU Lille, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- University of Medicine, Lille, France
- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Biostatistics, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Biostatistics, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- University of Medicine, Lille, France
- Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, ULR 2694 - METRICS: évaluation des technologies de santé et des pratiques médicales, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- University of Medicine, Lille, France
- CHU Lille, Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
- European Genomic Institute for Diabetes, University School of Medicine, Lille, France
- *Correspondence: A. Vambergue, ; orcid.org/0000-0003-4307-8695
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Legese B, Shiferaw M, Tamir W, Tiruneh T. Distribution of ABO and Rhesus Blood Group Phenotypes Among Blood Donors at Bahir Dar Blood Bank, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study. J Blood Med 2021; 12:849-854. [PMID: 34557052 PMCID: PMC8454416 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s329360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Among the blood group antigens identified, ABO and Rhesus are the most important in transfusion medicine. ABO blood group antigens are the most immunogenic followed by Rhesus (D antigen). These blood groups’ frequency distribution varies among different regions and races of the world. This study aimed to identifying the frequency distribution of ABO blood group and rhesus factors among blood donors in Ethiopia. Methods and Materials Aretrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from September 12/2019 to March 18/2021 at Bahir Dar blood bank service. After getting a permission letter from the blood bank, data were collected from the blood bank donor data registration system, and descriptive statistical results were presented in number (frequency) and percentage. A Chi-square test was used to show the difference in the frequency distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups among sex and blood donation site. Results From 40,053 blood donors, 67.7% were males and younger donors (within the age range of 18–24 years) account for 63.7%. All donations were from voluntary non-remunerated blood donors. The most common blood group was blood group O (41.5%) followed by A (29.8), B (23.2%), and AB (5.5%). Considering ABO and Rh blood group altogether blood group O positive with 37.9% was the predominant blood group followed by A positive (27.2%), B positive (21.4%), AB positive (5%), O negative (3.6%), A negative (2.6%), B negative (1.8%), and AB negative (0.4%). The majority of study participants were 91.5% Rh (D) positive. Conclusion This study showed that blood group O was the predominant followed by A, B, and AB and most of the blood donors’ blood groups were Rh-positive (91.5%). About 68.9% of the total donations were from the first time donor.
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- Biruk Legese
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Bahir Dar Blood Bank Service, Amhara Regional State Health Bureau, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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