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Prevalence, associated factors, and clinical outcomes of Helicobacter pylori infection in pediatric populations in a war-torn urban environment in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: a mixed methods study

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05588-7

Published Online: 2025-03-31

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Tibasima, Emmanuel Busha

Kumbakulu, Patrick Kumbowi

Chirac, Lundula Penge

Ramazani, Omari

Patrick, Tsumbu Byaruhanga

Olga, Kazembe Kamalo

Shamavu, Gabriel Kakuru

Prudence, Mitangala Ndeba

Mseza, Banga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7817-5252
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Article History

Received: 19 December 2024

Accepted: 12 March 2025

First Online: 31 March 2025

Declarations

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: The ethical review and approval were obtained from “comité d’éthique de la santé CNES” (N° Réf 012/BUR-CNES/NK/2020). Permission to conducted the study was sought in advance from the administration of Samaritan Doctor’s pediatric center.Written informed consent was obtained from caregivers of children. Study participants were free to withdraw from the study at any point, without any consequences.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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