Iph2310:Communicable Diseases Question Paper
Iph2310:Communicable Diseases
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Define the following terms as used in communicable diseases.
i. Communicable diseases (2 Marks)
ii. Carrier (2 Marks)
iii. Infectious diseases. (2 Marks)
iv. Vector (1 Mark)
v. Hoot (1 Mark)
vi. Environment (1 Mark)
vii. Contagious diseases. (1 Mark)
b) Meningitis is one of the communicable diseases which occur in outbreaks.
i. What is meningitis (1 Mark)
ii. Which micro-organism is responsible for causing meningitis outbreaks?
(1 Mark)
iii. Outline the preventive promotive strategies for meningitis. (2 Marks)
iv. What is the public health implications of meningitis. (2 Marks)
c) Tuberculosis is one to the re-emerging diseases of 21st century
i. State five predisposing factors of Tuberclosis. (4 Marks)
ii. Briefly explain why the prevalence of Tuberclosis is increasing. (4 Marks)
iii. Discuss the reason why the number of gases of Tuberclosis is on rise.
(2 Marks)
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SECTION B
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Concerning zoonotic diseases, discuss
a) At least four ways how zoonotic diseases are transmitted. (4 Marks)
b) How a person with a suspicious animal bite is manged. (3 Marks)
c) State the classical symptoms of Brucellosis infection. (5 Marks)
d) List the common zoonotic diseases of public health importance in Kenya. (5 Marks)
e) Discus the prevention and control strategies for zoonotic diseases in Kenya.
(3 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
In reference to Helminitiasis infection in your community, discuss from your point of view.
a) Briefly giving examples describe the practical of control and prevention of helminitiasis.
(5 Marks)
b) Helminitiasis can be eradicated. Discuss. (6 Marks)
c) The under five year children are the most affected group. Discuss the reason why and
clearly describe policy framework of what can be done to protect them. (6 Marks)
d) List the commonest types of worms from your environment. (3 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Concerning re-emerging and emerging diseases;
a) State two emerging and re-emerging diseases. (4 Marks)
b) Briefly describe the main items you would teach the community members to prevent the
spread of emerging and re emerging diseases. (6 Marks)
c) Briefly describe how multidrug resistant tuberculosis is managed and prevented in your
community. (5 Marks)
d) Describe how conflicts in many African countries has contributed to re-emerging
diseases. (5 Marks)
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