Relation of infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae to ABO blood groups

J Infect Dis. 1976 Mar;133(3):329-30. doi: 10.1093/infdis/133.3.329.

Abstract

The relation of infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae to the blood groups A, B, AB, and O was examined in 584 women attending a prenatal clinic. The occurrence of gonorrhea was significantly higher in black patients with blood group B than in those with blood groups A, AB, or O.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • ABO Blood-Group System*
  • Black or African American
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Missouri
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • ABO Blood-Group System