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Authors
Aga, Abebe M.
Nigussie, Dereje
Motuma, Abera
Woldesemayat, Adugna Abdi
Hunderra, Gemechu Chala
Wakitole, Bilise
Kelel, Musin
Woldemariyam, Fanos Tadesse
Teferi, Zinash
Berihun, Natnael
Woldekidan, Samuel
Abebe, Abiy
Tadesse, Shambel
Mulugeta, Demise
Gemeda, Mesfin Tafesse
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Article History
Received: 18 December 2025
Accepted: 2 April 2026
First Online: 17 April 2026
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: Prior to the commencement of the study, ethical approval was obtained from the Armauer Hansen Research Institute-ALERT Ethics Review Committee (AHRI/ALERT ERC). Informed consent was obtained from all participants before sample collection based on voluntary participation, and consent to participate was obtained from the parents or legal guardians of participant under the age of 18. The anonymity and confidentiality of patient data were strictly maintained throughout the research process following principles outlined in the Helsinki Declaration.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
