Iph2210:Zooneses Question Paper
Iph2210:Zooneses
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2014
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) Briefly highlight on social support offered during isolation and quarantine.
(3 Marks)
b) Compare cutaneous and visceral larvae migrans (3 Marks)
c) How does brucellosis and anthrax differ? (2 Marks)
d) Identify two zoonotic protozoan infections and the etiologic agent. (2 Marks)
e) Compare cysticercosis and hydatidosis. (3 Marks)
f) Name three vaccine preventable zoonotic diseases. (3 Marks)
g) Comment on transmission of glanders (3 Marks)
h) Suggest ways of preventing zoonotic acariasis (3 Marks)
i) Define the terms; emerging zoonosis, amphixenoses and aniso-symptomatic.
(3 Marks)
j) Provide three examples of how international travel contributes to zoonotic diseases.
(3 Marks)
k) Name two chlamydiae spp affecting animals. (2 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Rabid canines are a common concern for public health officers. Discuss the etiologic agent,
transmission and prevention. (20 Marks)
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QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Plague is an example of a classic zoonotic disease. Discuss. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Giving appropriate examples, describe the impact of zoonotic diseases. (20 Marks)
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