Blood type O and H1N1

Samen · 04-30-2009, 02:55 AM

There is some speculation going one about blood type O and H1N1.

map_of_O_blood_in_the_world.gif

Map from http://anthro.palomar.edu/vary/vary_3.htm

Oric · 04-30-2009, 05:47 AM

Fins and Turks share the same blood type ... I think once in history there was some common ancestry

flourbug · 04-30-2009, 05:49 AM

Samen, the problem with that theory is, the people carrying the virus back into the US from Mexico after vacationing there are primarily white upper middle class teens and young adults - ie, of European extraction.

Samen · 04-30-2009, 06:29 AM

Who is carrying it I don’t think matters; everybody gets it if it is to be, but how severe it will be, is the speculation going around.

The speculation over here is that the virus thrives in type O so the death rate is higher in type O

I posted this in speculation as it sure is nothing more than speculation
My understanding of virology is limited to: bad virus bad, kill it if you can.

The map shows the situation of blood type O around the globe
At the moment it sure looks like the Wikipedia outbreak map and is interesting only for that reason.

Just to clarify, im not a believer in this speculation, just the map overlays are two interesting to, not post in a sub room called flu speculation.

As the situation changes they will probably look totally different, if not …

The only conclusion I can draw is two nations of great warriors share the same blood type.

flourbug · 04-30-2009, 07:14 AM

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My understanding of virology is limited to: bad virus bad, kill it if you can.

lol. Ditto.

I think it may have more to do with temperature and humidity. Mexico, and even south Texas, are hot this time of year while the more northern parts of the US and Europe are still cool. In 1918 the South Pacific and India had very high rates of fatalities which were blamed on the heat and humidity in those areas. We're going into summer so even the northern areas will be seeing heat waves soon. It will be interesting to see how air conditioning affects cytokine storms and secondary infections such as pneumonia.

Mama Alanna · 04-30-2009, 04:09 PM

Reeeeally? Someone ought to tell that to whatsername, the Indonesian health minister. She was quoted on another thread saying that the virus wouldn't survive in tropical places like Indonesia...

I would

but human deaths are no laughing matter.

jason · 04-30-2009, 04:45 PM

it thrives on "O", which happens to be the most common blood type. What are the odds? Even if this isn't true, since there's more O than anything else...

flourbug · 04-30-2009, 04:48 PM

... you're safe, because you are AB. Bury me in a nice spot, under a tree, will you?

lilly · 04-30-2009, 05:04 PM

I think I'm 0 positive, the universal blood transfusion type.

sandyd · 04-30-2009, 05:51 PM

Great....use me to fertilize something, k?

Explorer · 04-30-2009, 06:11 PM

Jason, I am also AB. A good Celtic heritage.

jason · 04-30-2009, 06:16 PM

AB+, the universal recipient!

Actually it works in reverse for plasma - AB becomes the universal donor.

My dad's side is Scottish.

Sysiphus · 04-30-2009, 06:24 PM

A positive. What does that make me?

jason · 04-30-2009, 07:13 PM

Going by the chart, all historical data, and random internet conspiracy threads, A+ means you are susceptible to mosquito bites and may itch 25% more than the average B+ human.

angelsea · 04-30-2009, 07:32 PM

ndRiley, I am A+ as well

Explorer · 04-30-2009, 08:33 PM

Jason, the Scots and Irish are closely related and both have ancient Celtic roots. My AB comes from the Irish ancestry.

RobT20 · 04-30-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lilly

I think I'm 0 positive, the universal blood transfusion type.

Actually I think it is O negative that is considered the universal doner.

From http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/uni...r-type/hq00949

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Originally Posted by Article

Is there a universal blood donor type?

...At one time, type O negative blood was considered the universal blood donor type. This implied that anyone — regardless of blood type — could receive type O negative blood without risking a transfusion reaction. However, even type O negative blood may have antibodies that cause serious reactions during a transfusion.

Ideally, blood transfusions are done with donated blood that's an exact match for type and Rh factor. Even then, small samples of the recipient's and donor's blood are mixed to check compatibility in a process known as crossmatching. In an emergency, however, type O negative red blood cells may be given to anyone — especially if the situation is life-threatening or the matching blood type is in short supply.

A nice chart here http://www.bloodbook.com/type-facts.html

Teestorm · 05-02-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by flourbug

Samen, the problem with that theory is, the people carrying the virus back into the US from Mexico after vacationing there are primarily white upper middle class teens and young adults - ie, of European extraction.

I am of European extraction . I have type O . Type O is predominant in my family and two generations back .... and we are all European ancestry .

Tee

Samen · 05-02-2009, 05:38 AM

50 % are O in Europe