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Conversely, the use of amoxicillin (AHR\u2009=\u20092.10, 95% CI: 1.54\u20132.70), vitamin A supplementation (AHR\u2009=\u20091.50, 95% CI: 1.21\u20131.79), absence of malaria (AHR\u2009=\u20091.51, 95% CI: 1.03\u20131.98), deworming (AHR\u2009=\u20091.45, 95% CI: 1.04\u20131.82), and provision of ready\u2010to\u2010use therapeutic food (AHR\u2009=\u20091.63, 95% CI: 1.07\u20132.20) were associated with improved recovery rate.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The recovery rate of under\u2010five children from severe acute malnutrition in Ethiopia remained below national and international targets. 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