Publications by authors named "K Roesel"

Biological hazards in products of animal origin pose a significant threat to human health. In Cambodia, there are few comprehensive data and information on the causes of foodborne diseases or risks. To date, there has been no known published study similar to this review.

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Foodborne disease resulting from food sold at urban informal markets is a major public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the impact of an innovative nine-months multi-media campaign engaging a key influencer, aimed at empowering consumers to choose safer ready-to-eat chicken meat at informal street restaurants in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A two-wave panel study assessed associations between recall of TV, radio, billboard, and social media advertisements, and self-reported behavior regarding purchasing and consumption of ready-to-eat chicken at outlets, consumer intentions, knowledge, attitudes, norms, and agency.

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Introduction: Non-typhoidal (NTS) is a major cause of gastroenteritis worldwide, often associated with meat consumption and meat processing. Research on NTS infection and circulating serovars in meat value chains in Uganda is limited. We aimed to establish NTS prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and risk factors among slaughterhouse workers, and to identify potentially zoonotic serovars in the pork value chain.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Rift Valley fever (RVF) was first confirmed in Rwanda's livestock in 2012, with significant outbreaks occurring in 2018 and 2022, showcasing its ongoing presence in the region.
  • - Genetic analysis of virus samples from these outbreaks revealed that a single lineage, C, was responsible, with connections to previous outbreaks in Uganda and East Africa.
  • - Detection of the RVFV Clone 13 vaccine strain in slaughterhouse animals suggests an occupational risk for workers in the meat industry, highlighting the need for a collaborative One Health approach to manage RVF outbreaks.
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