Abstract
Background The Corona virus spread like a wild fire and took millions of lives worldwide. New variants with new symptoms are evolving periodically. The complete understanding of virus and its virulence is much needed to save lives. The present study on susceptibility and severity of Corona virus among the individuals belonging to various blood groups will help in better understanding of this deadly infection.Aim To study the susceptibility and severity of COVID infection among the previously COVID infected individuals belonging to different blood groups.Method This was an online questionnaire survey which included 353 COVID infected individuals. The questionnaire was prepared in Google forms based on the required data and was circulated on various social media platforms. Results A significant difference was noted among the individuals of various blood groups with respect to COVID symptoms especially diarrhoea frequency of COVID infection mode of treatment breathlessness among the hospitalized individuals post COVID complications and speed of recovery.Conclusion Elaborate studies on susceptibility and severity of infection among various blood groups may serve as an efficient biomarker and also effective tool for triaging the high-risk groups. This would further help to take precautionary steps in treating individuals belonging to more susceptible blood groups.
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