The aim of this study was to investigate relationship between the ABO blood groups,Rh factor with prevalence of dental caries.data on blood group and dental caries prevalence were collected from 457 soldiers of 05 military base in Kerman.the mean (SD) age of soldiers was 19(1) years.the overall mean and SD of decayed,missing and filled teeth (DMF index) was 4.3(3.2) the mean value for DMF index...

statement of the problem recent studies have shown a relation between some abo blood types and increased susceptibility to fungal infections. purpose the aim of this study was to determine the frequency of blood groups in patients with denture stomatitis. materials and methods in this descriptive cross-sectional study, diagnosis of denture stomatitis in 100 patients with complete denture, was m...

abstract background a vast variety of factors may cause recurrent pregnancy loss. blood group incompatibility of parents could cause abortion. the examination of couples or twins, blood groups showed that the blood group incompatibility can affect adversely the outcome of pregnancy. couples with blood group incompatibility are more involved in spontaneous miscarriage. antigenes in two different...

ABO blood type antigens are polymorphic, inherited structures presented on the surface of red blood cells. Although ABO blood group antigens is the most important antigens in transfusion medicine, its main role is not clearly clarified. Correlation between ABO blood group and susceptibility to certain infectious and non-infectious diseases is a controversial issue. Since, lack of blood type ant...

A glance at the table of contents of the British Medical Bulletin on Blood Groups reveals the complexity of the subject. It is a credit to the editor that he assembled a group of authors who not only know what to say but how to say it. This volume, short and to the point, provides a review of the newer developments in immunohematology which is suitable for students and practicing physicians ali...