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Schematic representation of the study visits schedule. Demographic and current and past medical history assessments were performed at the baseline and follow-up (6 and 12 months) visits. Biosampling protocols (each sample was collected according to a standardized protocol developed for sample tracing, storage, and work-up) and biological specimens were collected from the recruited patients only at the baseline visit.
