Mbama Ntabi, Jacques Dollon
Lissom, Abel
Djontu, Jean Claude
Diafouka-Kietela, Steve
Vouvoungui, Christevy
Boumpoutou, Reauchelvy Kamal
Mayela, Jolivet
Nguiffo-Nguete, Daniel
Nkemngo, Francis Nongley
Ndo, Cyrille
Akoton, Romaric
Agonhossou, Romuald
Lenga, Arsène
Boussougou-Sambe, Stravensky Terence
Djogbénou, Luc
Wondji, Charles
Adegnika, Ayola Akim
Borrmann, Steffen
Ntoumi, Francine
Funding for this research was provided by:
Fondation Merieux
DFG, German Research Foundation) grant
CANTAM
Article History
Received: 19 February 2022
Accepted: 5 May 2022
First Online: 16 June 2022
Declarations
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: This study received ethical approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee of Fondation Congolaise pour la Recherche Medical No. 013/CIE/FCRM/2018, administrative authorizations from Marien Ngouabi University (No. 247/UMNG.FST.DFD.FD-SBIO) and from each mayor of the study areas. Prior to enrollment, participants were informed in writing and orally about the study, the benefits of the study and on the use of the collected data. Also prior to enrollment in the study, a consent form was signed by the participants or the parent of a minor child (< 18 years of age). An assent form was signed by children aged between 15 to 17 years.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.