Distribution of ABO blood group in peptic ulcer patients in the ethnic population of Balochistan

ABSTRACT

To find relationship between ABO blood group and peptic ulcer [PU] in the ethnic population of Balochistan. An observational and prospective study. The study was carried at Bolan Medical College Complex Hospital Quetta for a period of one year. 60 peptic ulcer patients confirmed with video endoscope were included. ABO blood group was determined by slide test method. Out of 60 PU patients 54 were males and 6 females. 18 had blood group O, 24 had group B, 11 had AB and 7 had A blood group. 90% were Rhesus positive. O group was dominant [38.46%] in peptic ulcer patients with antral lesion. In patients having duodenal lesion, B group was prevalent [45.83%] Males were predominant sufferers [75%]. The poor and middle class patients were equally affected. The ethnic group Pathan were more affected [36.67%] compared to Baloch and Hazara. Antral lesions are dominant in O blood group peptic ulcer patients whereas duodenal lesion is common in blood group B. There is a high prevalence in Pathan males. Duodenal lesion is more prevalent compared to antral lesion