Jallow, Mamadou Malado
Fall, Amary
Kiori, Davy
Sy, Sara
Goudiaby, Déborah
Barry, Mamadou Aliou
Fall, Malick
Niang, Mbayame Ndiaye
Dia, Ndongo https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4051-3797
Funding for this research was provided by:
DHHS Office of the Secretary (IDSEP140020-01-00)
Article History
Received: 7 January 2019
Accepted: 15 May 2019
First Online: 22 May 2019
Ethics approval and consent to participate
: The Senegalese National Ethical Committee of the Ministry of Health approved the surveillance protocol as less than minimal risk research, and written consent forms were not required. Throughout the study, the database was shared with the Epidemiology Department at the Senegalese Ministry of Health and Prevention for appropriate public health action. Oral consent to participate was obtained from all patients or Parents/guardians of Minors included in this study as approved by the Senegalese National Ethical Committee of the Ministry of Health. Patients could refuse to participate, no specimen will be taken.
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