Kassam, Maliha I.
Silago, Vitus
Damiano, Prisca
Wajanga, Bahati
Seni, Jeremiah
Mshana, Stephen E.
Kalluvya, Samuel
Article History
Received: 2 June 2023
Accepted: 25 November 2023
First Online: 5 December 2023
Declarations
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: This study was registered and approved by the joint CUHAS and BMC Research and Ethical Committee with ethical clearance certificate numbered: CREC/541/2022. Patients (or their parents/guardians) were voluntarily requested to sign in informed written consent forms before being enrolled. Unique identification numbers were used throughout (in place of patients’ identification) to ensure confidentiality. Culture and sensitivity results were timely communicated with respective wards/units to ensure rational treatment of patients.
: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.