Predisposing Factors, Isolation, Sensitivity to Antibiotics and Control Methods of Salmonellosis in Nakuru North Sub-County, Kenya

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background of the study
• 1.2 Problem statement and justification
• 1.3 Research questions
• 1.4 Study hypotheses
• 1.5 Objectives of the study
• 1.5.1 General objective
• 1.5.2 Specific objectives
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Global overview of salmonellosis
• 2.2 Isolation of Salmonella
• 2.2.1 Raw cow milk

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to investigate the predisposing factors, isolation, sensitivity to antibiotics, and control methods of salmonellosis in Nakuru North Sub-County, Kenya. The study seeks to identify the prevalence of Salmonella in various sources, analyze the bacterial strains' antibiotic resistance patterns, and explore potential control strategies.

• Prevalence of Salmonella in different sources within the study area
• Antibiotic resistance patterns of Salmonella strains isolated
• Identification of predisposing factors contributing to salmonellosis
• Evaluation of potential control methods for salmonellosis
• Contribution to knowledge and public health interventions regarding salmonellosis in Kenya

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the study's background, providing context on the global burden of salmonellosis and highlighting its significance in Kenya. The chapter also outlines the research problem, justification, questions, hypotheses, and objectives. Chapter Two delves into a comprehensive literature review on salmonellosis, covering its global prevalence, isolation methods, and potential sources, including raw cow milk. This chapter lays the foundation for understanding the complexities of Salmonella infections and the need for further investigation in the study area.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Salmonellosis, Salmonella, antibiotic resistance, predisposing factors, control methods, Nakuru North Sub-County, Kenya, raw cow milk, public health, microbiology, prevalence.