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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) Define briefly the meaning of the following terminologies
(i) Incidental host / dead – end (2 Marks)
(ii) Amplifying host (2 Marks)
(iii) Reservoir (2 Marks)
(iv) Mechanical vector (2 Marks)
(v) Biological vector (2 Marks)
(b) Explain the symptoms of a rabid animal. (5 Marks)
(c) Compare the life cycle of Taenia – Saginata and Echinococcus granulosus. (5 Marks)
(d) Differentiate between isolation and quarantine. (3 Marks)
(e) Enumerate three animal protozoans transmissible to man. (3 Marks)
(f) Identify the pathogens causing the following infections
(i) Cat scratch disease (1 Mark)
(ii) Hydatid disease (1 Mark)
(iii) Dermatophytosis (1 Mark)
(iv) Q – fever (1 Mark)
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QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Some viruses are zoonotically transmitted to humans. Discuss two such viruses of your choice.
(20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Breakdown of public health measures may contribute to occurrence of zoonotic diseases. Using
relevant examples, explain how. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Discuss the implications of zoonotic diseases on public health. (20 Marks)

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