Publications by authors named "Sarbanding Sane"
A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Polytechnic High School (PHS) to assess the spread of COVID-19 infection among students and staff. A random cluster sampling was conducted between May 19 and August 18, 2022, after the fourth wave of COVID-19 in Senegal. IgM and IgG SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were screened using WANTAI SARS-CoV-2 ELISA assays.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the context of food transition, the agrifood sector has experienced increasingly strong demand for horticultural products. Fresh fruits and vegetables are mainly vehicles of microorganisms, including pathogens that cause human infections. Food safety and compliance with health standards in the fruits and vegetable value chain are significant concerns and multiple challenges, given the prevalence of foodborne pathologies in Southern countries, particularly in Senegal.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNatural spices play an essential role in human nutrition and well-being. However, their processing on different scales can expose them to potential sources of contamination. This study aimed to describe the bacterial community genomic footprint in spices sold in Senegal.
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- The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a zoonotic pathogen found in various animals, especially pigs, and is linked to foodborne infections in both developed and developing countries.
- A study in Saint-Louis, Senegal, tested 74 pork samples (65 from meat and 9 from liver) and found that 5.4% were positive for HEV, with higher contamination rates in liver samples (22.2%).
- This research is significant as it is the first to document HEV presence in pork sold in Senegal, indicating a potential risk for HEV transmission through pork consumption.