Elenga, Viny Andzi
Lissom, Abel
Elion, Darrel Ornelle Assiana
Vouvoungui, Jeannhey Christevy
Djontu, Jean Claude
Boumpoutou, Reauchelvy Kamal
Ahombo, Gabriel
Ntoumi, Francine
Article History
Received: 5 August 2022
Accepted: 9 November 2022
First Online: 12 December 2022
Declarations
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: This study received ethical approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee of <i>Fondation Congolaise pour la Recherche Medical</i> (Ethical Clearance N° 023/CIE/FCRM/2019) and the administrative authorisations from each mayor of the areas. All experiments were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. Prior to enrolment, participants were informed in writing and orally about the study and its benefits. A written informed consent form was obtained from the adult participants for participating in the study. For the minor (< 18 years) a written informed consent form was obtained from their parent/guardian. In addition, a written assent form was obtained from children aged between 15 to 17 years hold.
: Not applicable.
: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.