Preliminary results from an ongoing study suggest that certain blood types may be less likely to contract the novel coronavirus.
More specifically, type O blood may be protective against the novel virus. In fact, early results indicate that people with type O blood are between 9 and 18 percent less likely to test positive for COVID-19 when compared to the other blood types.
“These findings hold when adjusted for age, sex, body mass index, ethnicity, and co-morbidities,” the company noted, adding that there “appeared to be little differences in susceptibility among the other blood types.” The study’s early results are in line with other studies that have looked into how a person’s blood type may play a role in virus susceptibility.
“There have also been some reports of links between COVID-19, blood clotting, and cardiovascular disease,” Adam Auton, the study’s lead researcher,That said, “It’s early days; even with these sample sizes, it might not be enough to find genetic associations,” he added. “We’re not the only group looking at this, and ultimately the scientific community may need to pool their resources to really address questions surrounding the links between genetics and COVID-19.
Still, the study’s early results are in line with other studies that have looked into how a person’s blood type may play a role in virus susceptibility.may be more resistant to SARS-CoV-2, while those with type A blood might be more at risk.Stay up-to-date on the biggest health and wellness news with our weekly recap.
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