Iph2202:Medical Virology Question Paper
Iph2202:Medical Virology
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2013
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one in section A and any other two questions in section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) Draw a well labeled diagram of a virus. (3 Marks)
b) List five examples of DNA viruses. (3 Marks)
c) Describe the structure of viruses. (3 Marks)
d) List six viruses that are members of herpersvividae. (3 Marks)
e) Outline the pathogenesis of measles. (3 Marks)
f) Enumerate the non-pulmonary complications of influenza virus. (3 Marks)
g) (i) List three viruses that belong to the family picornaviridae. (1.5 Marks)
(ii) List three viruses that are transmitted via respiratory route. (1.5 Marks)
h) (i) Define oncogenic viruses (1 Mark)
(ii) Outline two genes involved in viral oncogensis. (2 Marks)
i) Describe two mechanisms of viral latency. (3 Marks)
j) Describe interferons as antiviral agents. (3 Marks)
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SECTION B
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the viral replication cycle in details. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the classification of viruses. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
a) Discuss the pathogenesis of hepatitis B virus. (10 Marks)
b) Discuss the pathogenesis of shingles infection. (10 Marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
Give a detailed discussion of antiviral agents. (20 Marks)
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