The study suggests that people with type A blood are at the greatest risk of contracting the virus. The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting our daily lives for over a year now as we continue to deal with the virus. The vaccination of vaccinations was gradual and it seems that the recovery is finally at hand. The recovery for the pandemic of the relatively new virus is partly dependent on the spread and growth of the virus at a pace that experts can continue to follow. A new study suggesting that people with certain blood types are more likely to contract the virus could delay the healing efforts of pandemics a little longer. Research published on March 3 in the scientific journal Blood transfusion suggests that individuals with type A blood may be at risk for infection than people with other blood types. They note that if you do have type A blood, you should still be concerned if you practice regular COVID-19 prevention methods. Research has essentially discovered that the new coronavirus strain is particularly attracted to the blood group A antigen found in respiratory cells. “Interestingly, the viral RBD prefers only the type of blood group A antigens in respiratory cells, which is presumably how the virus invades most patients and infects them,” Sean Stowell said. the study. ‘Blood type is a challenge because it is inherited and not something we can change. … But if we can better understand how the virus interacts with blood groups in humans, we may be able to find new medicines or prevention methods. ‘ They suggested that it is even more reason for people with type A blood to be vaccinated if they are eligible. [via]
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