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Iph2312:Microbiology Question Paper

Iph2312:Microbiology

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 question in
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Outline at least four factors predisposing one to fungal infections. (4 Marks)
b) Name three genera of organism in the family rickettsiaceae. (3 Marks)
c) Briefly describe yellow fever virus transmission. (5 Marks)
d) Define latent infection and incubation period of microbes. (4 Marks)
e) Identify three streptococci groups by the lancefield group. (3 Marks)
f) Highlight three virulence factors of clostridium tetani and their biological activity.
(3 Marks)
g) Describe the methods of moist heat sterilization. (3 Marks)
h) Provide three examples of DNA and RNA viruses. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Describe the characteristics of viruses and factors that promote their transmission and
suggest control measures.
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is often described as the most important bacterial pathogen of
man, discuss this pathogen.
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Describe the natural history of syphilis.

Iph2312:Microbiology Question Paper

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