A total of 750 blood samples were collected into the dipotassium – ethylene diaminetetra – acetic
acid (EDTA) tubes and BD vacutainer tubes from the population of Porto Novo at random ranging
from 2 years to 70 years of age. The ABO blood group systems were tested on the samples by the
forward and reverse technique of blood grouping by tube method.
A total of 320 individuals were shown to be blood group O (43%), the blood group A were shown
to be 226 individuals (30%), blood group B were 167 people (22%) and blood AB finally were 37
people making up to 5% of the population tested. This work follows almost the same discovery
made by other researchers of ABO grouping system and did not show a significant differences
among the groups except in that reported on Brazilian Indians in Mato Grosso which registered
100% blood group O among Indians of Mato Grosso by Bier at al(1982).
The work serves as a fundamental screening on the distribution of ABO blood group system in
Porto Novo and did not indicate whether there exists a difference of ABO blood group system
distribution among other islands of Cape Verde and also a reference point for those engaged in
clinical blood use like the red cross organisation and paramedical units who at times give blood on
emergency basis.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- TITLE
- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- ABSTRACT
- INTRODUCTION
- Basic structures and nature of ABO blood group system antigens
- A and B red cell antigens
- Nature of ABO blood group system antibodies
- Frequency of occurrence of ABO groups
- Importance of ABO blood group system
- MATERIALS & METHOD
- Materials
- ABO blood grouping method
- RESULTS
- DISCUSSION
- REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary objective of this research is to determine the frequency of occurrence of the ABO blood group system within the population of Porto Novo, Cape Verde. The study seeks to identify which blood groups are most prevalent and least common in this specific population.
- Distribution of ABO blood group system in Porto Novo
- Prevalence and rarity of specific blood groups
- Comparison of findings with previous research on ABO blood grouping
- Significance of ABO blood group distribution for clinical blood use
- Potential differences in ABO distribution across Cape Verde islands
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: Provides a brief overview of the ABO blood group system, including its basic structures, antigens, antibodies, and significance.
- Materials & Method: Describes the methods used for collecting blood samples and conducting the ABO blood grouping tests, including the materials used.
- Results: Presents the findings of the ABO blood group testing, outlining the distribution of blood groups among the sampled population of Porto Novo.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the ABO blood group system, its distribution, and its prevalence within the Porto Novo population. Key concepts include blood group antigens, antibodies, frequency of occurrence, clinical blood use, and potential variations across different geographical regions.
- Quote paper
- Peter Okeke (Author), 2009, The Distribution of ABO Blood Group System, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/163580
