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Which blood type is more prone to HIV?
In the present study, there was a significant association between HIV infection and blood groups. Blood group ”A” was the commonest blood group in HIV infected patients and percentage of HIV (Ag/Ab) was lower in donors who has blood group “B”. The similar results were reported by Amidu, et al.
Is O immune to HIV?
Your blood type has no significant effect on whether you will contract HIV – the idea that being type O offers protection is a myth. Scientists think that some people may be genetically more resistant to the virus, but this is not related to ABO blood types.
Does blood type protect against HIV infection?
However, to say that blood type can protect against HIV infection is grossly premature. Living with HIV can be really hard. So it’s important for we people with HIV to find a place to get support and find love.
Are some people more susceptible to HIV than others?
Some people are genetically at greater risk of HIV infection than others. The first genetic mutation associated with HIV susceptibility was identified in the mid-1990s. Known as the CCR5-Delta32 mutation, it seems to confer strong resistance to infection by HIV. This gene mutation is found most commonly in certain European populations.
Are people with high PK more resistant to HIV?
Therefore it is important not to overstate the results of the study. It seems likely that people with mutations that increase the amount of Pk will be more resistant to HIV than people with lower levels of Pk. This information may potentially lead to new types of HIV therapeutics.
Is there a genetic basis for resistance to HIV?
The same scientists have also published a study showing that individuals with a condition (Fabry’s disease) that increases their levels of Pk seem to be resistant to one type of HIV. Interestingly, this genetic resistance has played an important role in functional cure research.