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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

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Section A and any other two questions in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Draw a well labeled diagram of a bacterial cell. (3 marks)
b) List three different types of microscopes. (3 Marks)
c) Outline the morphological classification of fungi. (3 Marks)
d) Describe two types of antibacterial resistance. (3 Marks)
e) List six modes of transmission of infectious diseases. (3 Marks)
f) Give a brief description of structure of viruses. (3 Marks)
g) i) Differentiate between community acquired infections and nosocomial infections.
(2 Marks)
ii) Define the term virulence. (1 Mark)
h) i) List four antibacterial agents that inhibit protein synthesis. (2 Marks)
ii) List two antiviral agents that inhibit viral nucleic acid synthesis. (1 Mark)
i) Describe the pathogenesis of bacillary dysentery. (3 Marks)
j) i) Differentiate between minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum
bactericidal concentration (MBC). (2 Marks)
ii) Briefly describe bacterial endotoxins.. (1 Mark)
SECTION B
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Discuss in details, the innate immune system. (20 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
Discuss the viral replication cycle. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Discuss the various types of laboratory culture media. (20 Marks)

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