Title of article :
Relationship of blood types (ABO/Rh) with recurrent aphthous ulcers: A case-control study
Author/Authors :
Rezazadeh, Fahimeh Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine - Dental School - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Salah, Shilan Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine - Dental School - Zanjan University of Medical Sciences , Nazemi Salman, Bahareh Department of Pediatric Dentistry - Dental School - Zanjan University of Medical Sciences , Shahdadi, Ebrahim Students’ Research Committee - Dental School - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is among the most common oral lesions and pain is often the chief complaint
of patients. The main etiology of RAS is unknown but several
predisposing factors have been suggested. This study aims to
assess the correlation of blood types (ABO/Rh) with RAS.
Methods: We conducted this prospective screening study on
50 patients with RAS and 50 controls. Both groups received a
questionnaire and underwent serum screening for detection of
blood type (ABO/Rh). The collected data were analyzed by the
independent t-, Fisher’s exact, and chi square tests. P<0.05 was
considered statistically significant.
Results: There was no significant difference observed between
cases and controls in terms of age (P=0.065), sex (P=1.000), blood
type (ABO; P=0.531), and Rh (P=1.000).
Conclusion: Based on the results, blood type (ABO/Rh) is not a
predisposing factor for RAS. However, future studies with larger sample sizes are recommended.
Keywords :
recurrent aphthous stomatitis , blood groups , oral ulcer
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Dermatology
