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Pathology Part 1 Question Paper

Pathology Part 1

Course:Bachelor Of Medicine

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & BACHELOR OF SURGERY
(MBChB) 2007 GROUP
HPA 200: PATHOLOGY PART 1
SECTION A
PARASITOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY ESSAY PAPER
DATE: THURSDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 9.00 A.M. - 12.00 NOON
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Instructions: Attempt all questions.
1. Discuss the harmful effects of helminthes and protozoa. (20 marks)
2. Compare the characteristics of innate immunity and acquired immunity. (20 marks)

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Give the full meaning of the acronym ADCC stand and explain how any two types
of cells that participate in this immune process (5 marks)

2. Describe briefly the blood phase life cycle of Plasmodium falciparum (5 marks)

PATHOLOGY PART 1
SECTION B
MICROBIOLOGY ESSAY PAPER

Instructions: Attempt all questions.
3. a) Classify a typical mycobacteria of medical importance in man. (5 marks)

b) Describe the pathogenesis and clinical manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis.
(15 marks)

2. a) Describe the causes and clinical manifestations of post streptococcal sequelae
(10 marks)

b) Describe the laboratory diagnosis of staphylococcus aueus infection. (10 marks)

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. Outline the mode of transmission and pathogenesis of HIV/AIDS. (5 marks)

2. Highlight the laboratory diagnosis of candidiasis. (5 marks)

Pathology Part 1 Question Paper

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