Iph2101:Medical Parasitology Question Paper
Iph2101:Medical Parasitology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2012
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Distinguish cutaneous leishmaniasis from visceral leishmaniasis. (3 Marks)
b) Describe the detection of microfilariole in blood. (3 Marks)
c) Outline the pathogenesis of Echinococcus granulosus. (3 Marks)
d) Describe the physical features of Enterobius vermicularis. (3 Marks)
e) Outline the clinical features of toxoplasmosis. (3 Marks)
f) Describe the physical features of schistosoma mansoni. (3 Marks)
g) i) State four types of Ascaris egg. (2 Marks)
ii) Define a definitive host. (1 Mark)
h) Describe the clinical features of oncocerciasis. (3 Marks)
i) Outline the laboratory diagnosis of Trichomonas infections. (3 Marks)
j) Describe the diagnosis of amoebiasis. (3 Marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Discuss the clinical features and life cycle of plasmodium falciparum. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
Discuss the life cycles of any two intestinal flagellates. 20 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Discuss African trypanasomiasis under the following subtopics
i. Life cycle (10 Marks)
ii. Diagnosis (5 Marks)
iii. Treatment (5 Marks)
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