Prevalence Of Malaria Infection Among ABO Blood Groups In Jama’are, Nigeria
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Malaria is a threatening disease that is common in both tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is caused by an obligate parasite of the genus Plasmodium and transmitted mostly by female Anopheles mosquitoes. The treatment of malaria has been a great task causing both economic and social stress on the patients. Susceptibility to malaria infection varies with individuals and location. Identifying genetic indices through anthropometric study would be useful in diagnosis of this disease. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of malaria infection among ABO blood groups and establishes association between the gender, blood groups and malaria infection. Methodology: The study was retrospective carried out in General hospital Jama’are in between June and September, 2014. A total of one hundred and six patients (106) records comprised of 48 (45.28%) males and 58 (54.72%)
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