This study was aimed at
determining the predominant ABO and Rh blood groups among indigenes of
Lagos-Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State. One hundred
individuals were randomly selected and analysed using the agglutination method.
33 (33%) were males and 67 (67%) were females. In the ABO system, their blood
groups were A 21 (21%), B 26 (26%), AB 3 (3%) and O 50(50%). Rhesus positive
were 96 (96%) and Rhesus negative were (4%). Blood group O and Rhesus positive
had the highest frequency among indigenes of Lagos-Igbide. The results obtained
were compared with previous published data. The present study gives information
that will be useful in maintaining a register of possible donor and for
effective management of medical emergencies.
determining the predominant ABO and Rh blood groups among indigenes of
Lagos-Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State. One hundred
individuals were randomly selected and analysed using the agglutination method.
33 (33%) were males and 67 (67%) were females. In the ABO system, their blood
groups were A 21 (21%), B 26 (26%), AB 3 (3%) and O 50(50%). Rhesus positive
were 96 (96%) and Rhesus negative were (4%). Blood group O and Rhesus positive
had the highest frequency among indigenes of Lagos-Igbide. The results obtained
were compared with previous published data. The present study gives information
that will be useful in maintaining a register of possible donor and for
effective management of medical emergencies.
