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All the authors contributed to data collection and management of patients and correction of the manuscript. Prof Abhijeet conceptualized and designed the study, coordinated and supervised data collection, and critically reviewed the manuscript for important intellectual content. All authors approved the final manuscript as submitted and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

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Kakkar, V., Pandit, K., Yadav, M. et al. Recurrent hypocalcemic tetany presenting to the emergency room: Answers. Pediatr Nephrol 37, 581–584 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-021-05283-6

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