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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 questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms used in parasitology
i. Commensalism (2 Marks)
ii. Parasitism (2 Marks)
iii. Mutualism (2 Marks)
b) Write briefly on the morphology of Trichomonas vaginalis. (3 Marks)
c) Outline the life cycle of Strongyloides stercoralis in humans (5 Marks)
d) State four types of parasitic hosts and for each give examples. (4 Marks)
e) Briefly describe the public health importance of schistosomiasis in Kenya. (5 Marks)
f) Outline the disease transmission and prevention of Giardia lamblia. (4 Marks)
g) List three factors necessary for successful parasitism. (3 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss five methods that can be used for control of parasitic diseases. (15 Marks)
b) Write short notes on the defensive reactions/mechanisms of the host against parasites.
(5 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
Outline the public health significance of the following parasitic infections
a) Onchocercosis (5 Marks)
b) Elephantiasis (5 Marks)
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c) Ascariasis (5 Marks)
d) Fascioliasis (5 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Outline the life cycle of Entamoeba histolytica. (7 Marks)
b) Briefly state disease transmission and symptoms associated with amoebiasis
(6 Marks)
c) Describe treatment and preventative measures for amoebiasis. (7 Marks)

Iph2207:Medical Parasitology Question Paper

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