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Parasitology 1 Question Paper

Parasitology 1

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: Masinde Muliro University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2009

MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(MMUST)
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, BIOLOGY AND EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: SZL 322
COURSE TITLE: PARASITOLOGY I
DATE: 21st April 2009
INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer ALL questions one in section A and any two questions in section B.
Illustrate your answers with diagrams where appropriate.

SECTION A Answer ALL questions (40 marks)
1. Highlight the various classes of parasites. (5 marks)

2. Explain the following terms; (5 marks)
a) Symbiosis
b) Mutualism
c) Commensalism
d) Parasitism
e) Opportunitism

3. Distinguish between specific and non-specific immunity in parasitic diseases. (5 marks)

4. Describe the pathogenesis of babesia. (5 marks)

5. Briefly describe the clinical features and diagnosis of Fascioliasis. (5 marks)

6. Outline the general features of helminthes. (5 marks)

7. Briefly describe the morphology of adult Trichinellla spiralis. (5 marks)

8. Outline the differences between classical and occult filariasis. (5 marks)

SECTION B ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS 30 MARKS

9. Discuss the mechanisms of anaemia development in parasitic infections. (15 marks)

10. Describe the life cycle and pathogenesis of Wuchereria bancrofti. (15 marks)

11. Describe pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and control of schistosomiasis. (5 marks)

SZL 322: PARASITOLOGY I

Parasitology 1 Question Paper

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