Introduction The understanding of blood group phenotypes in Saudi Arabia is limited to the
ABO and Rh blood groups. Data for the other major blood group phenotypes in different …

Background: It is well established that ABO and rhesus (Rh) genes and phenotypes vary
widely between ethnic groups and both within and between geographical areas. The aim of …

ABSTRACT Background: ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood group antigens are hereditary
characters and are useful in population genetic studies, in resolving medico-legal issues …

Background: Blood groups appear to be markers for various human diseases and their
distribution among different communities, ethnic groups and geographical boundaries varies …

The aim of this study was to investigate if there is an association between ABO blood group
and severity of chronic periodontitis. Data were collected from 161 chronic periodontitis …

Objectives ABO blood groups have been shown to be associated with different diseases.
Very few studies have attempted to detect the association of ABO blood groups with obesity …

Background: Communities in Africa constitute a major part of the population that is
vulnerable to many erythrocytic hereditary and hematological disorders such as …

Background: Inherited hemoglobinopathies are common in Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia,
and some patients may frequently require a blood transfusion. Therefore, the provision of …

Background The demand for blood and blood products has increased due to advances in
medical science, population growth and increased life expectancy. This has increased the …

Background: Over the past years, the vast majority of blood grou** research in Saudi
Arabia has been noted to be mainly focusing on ABO and D antigens. Consequently …