Distribution of ABO and rhesus blood grouping with HIV infection among blood donors in Ekiti State Nigeria

Abstract

Erythrocyte antigens, particularly those which give rise to different blood group systems, are potentially known to perform as receptor sites for different types of disease-causing agents. It is for this reason that this study was carried out to determine the distribution of different blood groups and how susceptible they are to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. For this study, data were retrieved from different blood bank registers at 4 major blood banks in Ekiti State (National Blood Transfusion Services, Ado, State Specialist Hospital, Ikole, State Specialist Hospital, Ijero, State Specialist Hospital, Ikere. All in Ekiti State). Demographic data such as age and gender were collected on 2388 individuals who were recruited at the above stated facilities over a 2-year period. Their blood groups (Rhesus and ABO) and HIV status were equally recorded. Results of the ABO blood group analysis of the subjects showed that Blood Group O had the highest population (78.2%) while blood Group AB had the lowest (0.9%). The percentages of Rhesus positive and negative persons observed in this population were 94.7% and 5.3%, respectively. The total sero-prevalence of HIV infection was 0.81%. However, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of HIV among the different ABO and Rhesus blood types. This study revealed no association between ABO and Rhesus blood groups and HIV infection.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Effects of natural disaster on HIV Patients

“…The combination of managing a chronic illness and enduring the traumatic aftermath of a disaster creates a complex and heightened psychological burden on this vulnerable population. [69][70][71][72][73][74] Natural disasters generate an array of stressors that exacerbate the existing challenges faced by HIV-positive individuals. The uncertainty surrounding access to essential medications, disrupted healthcare services, and the loss of stable living conditions can trigger acute stress, anxiety, and fear.…”

Distribution of ABO, RhD Blood Group among Secondary School Students at Bishops Girls Secondary School Rushere Kiruhura Southwestern Uganda

“…It consists of D, d, C, c, E and e blood group antigens [7]. The D antigen is highly considered in blood banking and transfusion medicine, and on this antigenic basis, individuals are typed as either RhD positive or negative [8][9][10]. The Rhesus (Rh) antigen is found on the surface of human red blood cell (RBC) membrane and the Rh blood group system is located on the short arm of chromosome number 1 (1p34/1-1p36).…”

“…This system has great importance in transfusion medicine because of its role in developing HDFN, HTR, and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Of the 61 antigens present in the Rh blood group system, five antigens (CDEce) have clinical significance [10] with the ABO system and ISSN: 2550-7931 ©IDOSR PUBLICATIONS This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.…”