Do AB0 blood groups affect lower urinary tract symptoms?

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Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate whether there is a correlation between AB0 blood groupantigens and Rhesus factor and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).Material and methods: A total of 556 male patients applying to our clinic with LUTS complaints fromApril 2012-2015 and complying with the study criteria were included in the study. The patients were dividedinto two groups as those with (Group 1; n=283) and without LUTS (Group 2; n=273) complaints. The effectof blood groups on LUTS complaints was compared using univariate logistic regression analyzes.Results:According to AB0 blood groups, blood groups A (56.7%) and AB (56.9%) were most common inthe LUTS group. But 0 blood group (44.1%) was the least common. According to rhesus factor, the incidenceof LUTS in Rh (+), and Rh (-) groups were 48.9%, and 66.7%, respectively. Compared to 0 blood group, theLUTS incidence was 1.65, and 1.66 times higher for individuals with blood groups A, and AB, respectively.The same risk increased 2.09 times for individuals with Rhesus factor negative.Conclusion: This study identified a correlation between AB0 blood group and Rhesus factor and LUTS.The risk of LUTS risk increased in individuals with blood group A Rh (). Additionally there was a clear riskincrease observed for AB blood group, though this did not reach statistical significance.