Prevalance and Association of Malaria with the Blood Groupon Febrile Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Malaria continues to be a significant global health concern, especially in tropical regions where it remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The identification of risk factors for malaria remains critical to understanding its epidemiology and improving control strategies. This study examines the prevalence of malaria among febrile patients and its potential association with blood group types. Investigating this relationship could provide important insights into how blood group may influence the susceptibility to malaria and help improve targeted malaria control interventions.

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess the prevalence of malaria among febrile patients and to analyze the potential association between blood group type and malaria infection.

Methodology: A total of 285 febrile patients were enrolled in the study. Blood samples were collected for malaria parasite detection using thick and thin blood smears, while blood group typing was performed using standard agglutination tests. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariate regression were applied for data analysis.

Results: The study found an overall malaria prevalence of 42% among febrile patients. The prevalence was highest among those with blood group O (45%), followed by blood group A (30%), blood group B (20%), and blood group AB (5%). A statistically significant association between blood group O and increased malaria prevalence was observed (p < 0.05).

 Conclusion: The study highlights a significant association between blood group O and a higher malaria prevalence, suggesting that blood group may be a risk factor for malaria infection. Further research into the immune mechanisms underlying this association is necessary for better understanding and targeting malaria prevention efforts.