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Iph2207:Medical Parasitology Question Paper

Iph2207:Medical Parasitology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2011

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. Enumerate five pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli. (2 ½ Marks)
b. Outline morphological classification of bacteria. (2 ½ Marks)
c. As a public health officer, how would you prevent cases of human infections with anthrax.
(4 Marks)
d. Explain the aetiology of leprosy. (1 Mark)
e. Define the term virulence. (1 Mark)
f. Differentiate between bacteremia and septicemia. (2 Marks)
g. State two organisms that cause bacterial food poisoning. (2 Marks)
h. Outline the morphological classification of fungi. (3 Marks)
i. State four antibacterial agents that prevent bacterial protein synthesis. (2 Marks)
j. How would you perform QA and QC of antibiotics? (4 Marks)
k. Differentiate between a true pathogen and an opportunistic pathogen. (1 Mark)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss antiviral agents. (15 Marks)
b. Explain how pathogenic bacteria acquire resistance. (5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss different types of laboratory media for cultivation of bacteria. (18 Marks)
b. State two methods for determination of bacterial drug sensitivity. (1 Mark)
c. Define the term allergen? (1 Mark)
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QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. Describe T.B chemotherapy. (5 Marks)
b. Define extra pulmonary tuberculosis and list four forms of extra pulmonary tuberculosis.
(5 Marks)
c. Discuss sterilization. (8 Marks)
d. Enumerate four examples of systemic mycosis. (2 Marks)

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