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Article History

Received: 29 September 2024

Accepted: 13 March 2025

First Online: 25 March 2025

Declarations

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: The study was approved by the research and ethics committee of the federal Ministry of Health, Khartoum State and KTDH. Informed consent was obtained from all patients before commencing the study. This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki. Serial numbers were assigned to patients, to keep names unidentified. In cases where patients needed consultation and/or intervention based on the findings of their investigations, the researcher notified the patients and contacted the physician immediately.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.