Blood Type and COVID-19 Symptoms

Does blood type influence COVID-19 symptoms? Research regarding variable presentations of COVID-19 continues rapidly. Some of this new research hypothesizes blood type influences.

Initial Post

• Read ABO Blood Types and COVID-19: Spurious, Anecdotal, or Truly Important Relationships? A Reasoned Review of Available Data. Focus on the general concepts, as opposed to understanding every word.
• After completing the reading, answer the following question for your initial post: “How does blood type influence symptom variations in people exposed to COVID-19?”
• Use the assigned article, with appropriate APA citations, to support your position.

After viewing this module’s content (including course readings, live classroom, lab, and other supporting material), answer each of the following questions. All of your answers should be written in your own words, using full sentences, correct terminology, and proper spelling and grammar.

1. Explain the anatomical concepts associated with hematology. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 sentences.
2. Explain the physiological concepts associated with hematology. Summarize this module’s key points in 5-6 sentences.
3. How will you apply the concepts you have learned about hematology in real life and in your future career?
4. Which topic within this module has been the most valuable to your learning experience and why?
5. Which topic(s) within this module did you struggle to understand and why?