Blood Group Distribution Among Covid-19 Convalescent Plasma Donors

Abstract

Introduction: Corona virus disease- 2019 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome- 2 (SARS-CoV-2), also known as Novel corona virus (2019-nCoV).The disease presentation ranges from asymptomatic to severe acute respiratory failure requiring intensive care support. There are multiple drugs, therapies, and vaccine trials underway. One such therapy is convalescent plasma. Passive immunity delivered as anti-corona virus antibodies from convalescent human plasma has promise of emerging as a therapeutic option in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2. Objective: The objective of the study is to determine blood group distribution among covid -19 convalescent plasma donors in the Department of blood bank, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand. Materials and Methods:Aretrospective study was conducted at Department of blood st st bank, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand over a period of 3 months from 01 August to 31 October 2020 who have donated at least one unit of convalescent plasma. Results: This study recorded greater number of male donors with B Positive blood group. The convalescent plasma donors were mostly middle aged between 30 to 50 years of age.