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- Title
Association of blood type A with increased risk of severe COVID-19 in healthcare workers.
- Authors
Mahajan, Niraj N.; Gajbhiye, Rahul K.; Kuppusamy, Periyasamy; Bahirat, Shubhada; Lokhande, Pradip D.
- Abstract
Of the 491 HCWs with COVID-19, ABO blood type was available for 367 HCWs. SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain's preference of recognizing and attachment to the blood type A antigen was found in the respiratory epithelial cells [[4]] of HCWs that may provide a greater insight into the potential link between blood group A and COVID-19 disease. Therefore, we recommend that HCWs with blood type A should take utmost precautions while working in high-risk exposure areas of SARS-CoV-2.
- Subjects
MEDICAL personnel; BLOOD groups; ABO blood group system; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2
- Publication
Annals of Hematology, 2022, Vol 101, Issue 4, p933
- ISSN
0939-5555
- Publication type
Letter
- DOI
10.1007/s00277-021-04641-6