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Ndungu, Cecilia
Soi, Esther Nthambi
Kamau, Micheal Njuguna
Musyoki, Abednego Moki
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Article History
Received: 15 October 2025
Accepted: 29 January 2026
First Online: 22 April 2026
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: The study protocol was in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained, and participant well-being was prioritized. All results and patient identities were kept confidential. Laboratory results were promptly shared with treating clinicians. Ethical approval was granted by the Kenyatta University Ethical Review Committee (Protocol number: PKU/2665/E1789), and a research permit was issued by the National Commission for Science and Innovation (Ref. No. P/23/24015). Sample collection was authorized by hospital management.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.
