Distribution of ABO and Rh blood group systems in Cukurova region

Yildiz S. M.

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.41, no.4, pp.658-663, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 41 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.17826/cutf.254190
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.658-663
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: It is well established that distribution of ABO and Rhesus ( Rh) blood groups systems show differences between regions and lands even in etnic groups. An understanding of the distrubition ABO and Rh groups in a region is useful for persons who need blood transfusion. And also the present study will be a valuable contribution to the literature. The aim of this study was to determine blood groups profile and rate of blood groups in Cukurova region