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Szh 301:Veterinary And Medical Helminthology Question Paper

Szh 301:Veterinary And Medical Helminthology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Animal Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2015

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2015/2016
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ANIMAL HEALTH)
SZH 301: VETERINARY AND MEDICAL HELMINTHOLOGY
DATE: Tuesday 1st December 2015.
Time: 8.00a.m- 10.00 a.m
INSTRUCTIONS:
.Answer ALL questions in section A and any other ONE from section B.
. Within each section, question carry equal marks. Illustrate your answers with diagrams and give examples where appropriate.

1. Describe briefly five features of parasitic flatworms.
2. Outline the three major morphological types exhibited by parasitic trematodes of animals and humans and give an example in each case.
3. Describe briefly the life cycle of Fasciola hepatica and the hosts involved.
4. State two trematodes parasitizing abomasums, small intestines and large intestines of ruminants and the pathogenic effects caused by each.
5. Compare and contrast the biological features of Taenia solium and Taenia saginata.
6. Describe briefly the life cycle and pathogenic effects of Trichnella spirallis.
7. Explain the factors that lead to seasonal occurrence of helminthes in livestock.
8. State the general procedures used for diagnosis of gastro intestinal nematodes In livestock.
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY ONE QUESTION (30 MARKS)
9. Discuss the various methods used to control helminthes of infections in animals.
10. Discuss three major aetiologies, pathogenic effects and economic importance of larvae of tapeworms in different livestock animals

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