Abstract:
This study was done during the period of May to August 2005; it
was conducted to establish the frequency of ABO and Kell (K, k) blood
group system antigens among apparently healthy Alshuluk Sudanese tribe
individuals.
Hundred individuals (54 males and 46 females) were selected
according to certain criteria and interviewed using questionnaire form.
Venous blood samples were collected from them and analyzed in
the Sudan university hematology laboratory using conventional antisera
and gel diffusion technique. SPSS computer program was used for data
entry and analysis.
The results obtained showed that the frequency of KEL 1 and KEL 2
antigens is 0%, 100% respectively. The frequency of A and B antigens is
28%, 21% respectively and as a result the frequency of ABO blood
groups is as follows:
Blood group A 24%
Blood group B 17%
Blood group O 55%
Blood group AB 4%
There was no difference in Kell (K, k) antigens frequency between
Alshuluk males and females, where there was a significant difference in
ABO antigen frequency.
