ABO blood type association with SARS-CoV-2 infection mortality: A single-center population in New York City.
James M SzymanskiLaurel MohrmannJamal CarterRandin C NelsonSweta ChekuriAndrei AssaBrian SpundMorayma Reyes-GilJoan UehlingerSarah BaronMonika ParoderPublished in: Transfusion (2021)
Our study shows that ABO histo-blood group type is associated with the risk of in-hospital death in COVID-19 patients, warranting additional inquiry. Elucidating the mechanism behind this association may reveal insights into the susceptibility and/or immunity to SARS-CoV-2.