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Szl 406: Medical Protozoology Question Paper

Szl 406: Medical Protozoology

Course:Microbiology And Biotechnology

Institution: University Of Nairobi question papers

Exam Year:2014

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF SCIENCE
SZL 406: MEDICAL PROTOZOOLOGY
DATE: 10 DECEMBER, 2014 TIME: 2.00 A.M. -4.00 NOON
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS (3 MARKS EACH)
1. List six non-specific prodromal symptoms that may be exhibited before the first febrile malarial symptoms in humans.
2. Differentiate between prepatent and incubation periods.
3. Name one avian malaria parasite that causes disease in each of the following intermediate hosts:
a. Geese
b. Turkeys
c. Pigeons
d. Turtles
e. Domestic and wild ducks
f. Chicken
4. Write the generic name of one tick vector of Babesia in each of the following categories
a. One host tick
b. Two host tick
c. Three host tick
5. State why man is regarded as a dead end host of Babesia parasites.
6. Briefly distinguish between Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and Trypanosoma brucei rhodensiense infections.
7. Name three genera or bugs that transmit American trypanosomiasis to humans.
8. Write brief notes on the risk factors for visceral leishmaniasis.
9. Draw a fully annotated diagram of Giardia lamblia trophozoite.
10. Briefly describe live specimens of Balantidium coli.

SECTION B: Answer any two questions
11. Compare and contrast black water fever and red water fever.
12. Write an essay on laboratory diagnosis of malaria.
13. How do parasites and their host influence one another.
14. Give a detailed account of Giardiasis.

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