Distribution of Abo and Rh-D Blood Groups in the Cachar District of Barak Valley of Assam: Implication for Regional Blood Transfusion Service

Abstract

BACKGROUNDABO and Rhesus (Rh)-D blood group antigens are integrated parts of the red blood cell membranes. They are hereditary characters and are useful in population genetic studies, in resolving medico-legal issues and more importantly in compatibility test in blood transfusion and organ transplant practices. They show a wide geographical and racial variation. The knowledge of the distribution of ABO and Rh-D blood groups among different population is essential in health care and transfusion practices.