Djikoloum, Bertrand
Abakar, Mahamat Fayiz
Ndze, Valentine Ngum
Nkandi, Rahinatou Ghapoutsa
Enjeh, Carine Ngah
Kimala, Pidou
Assam, Jean Paul Assam
BODA, Maurice
Article History
Received: 29 October 2022
Accepted: 26 September 2023
First Online: 22 January 2024
Declarations
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: The authors state that there is no conflict of interest.
: Ethical clearance for this study was obtained from the National Ethics Committee of Chad (N°033/PR/MRDRI/DGM/CNBT/SG/2019). Research authorizations were obtained from the four hospitals <i>CHUME</i>, <i>HNDA, HATC, CHUBS.</i> Parents or legal guardians of sampled patients consented by signing the informed consent form. The study protocol conformed to the ethical guidelines of the 1975 declaration of Helsinki was approved by the Ministry of Public Health of Chad.
: Not applicable.
: No competing interests.