Iph2210:Zooneses Question Paper
Iph2210:Zooneses
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. Giving examples explain the role of wild animals and birds in zoonoses. (10 Marks)
b. Outline the history of zoonotic, citing relevant examples. (5 Marks)
c. Briefly explain five zoonoses diseases and their agents of infection and transmission. (5 Marks)
d. Briefly explain the various modes of diseases transmission citing examples of diseases caused by
each. (10 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
Discuss the public health implications of emerging zoonoses and their influence on health practices and
structure. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
Discuss the following food borne zoonoses and the measures you would implement as a public health
officer to prevent them:
a. Brucellosis (10 Marks)
b. Salmonellosis (10 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
Influenza is a viral disease of major public health importance. Discuss it as a zoonotic disease.
(20 Marks)
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