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Communicable Diseases Question Paper

Communicable Diseases

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(FOODS, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS)
HEH 213: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
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DATE: TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST 2009 TIME: 8.00 A.M. – 10.00 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
SECTION 1:
• Answer all questions.
• Each Questions carries 5 marks

1. Briefly describe malaria burden on health care system in Kenya.

2.Tuberculosis is regarded as a re-emerging disease. Briefly describe factors that
contribute to this situation.

3.Enumerate different types of schistosomiasis stating where they occur globally.
Which types are found in Kenya?

4.HIV and AIDS is said to be stablizing as an epidemic in Kenya. What are the likely factors that have contributed to this trend?

SECTION 2
PART 1
• This is a compulsory question. It carries 20 marks
5. a) What are the priority areas in Kenya National HIV and AIDS strategic plan?
b)Describe monitoring and evaluation component in the HIV and AIDS
control programme.

PART 2:
• Answer any two questions from this section. Each question carries 15 marks.

6. Cholera outbreaks are common in different parts of Kenya.
a) Describe steps to be taken in investigating an outbreak.
b) Describe how we can control and prevent such outbreaks.

7. Describe life cycle of schitosoma mansoni. List the approaches of preventing its
occurrence.

8.Name and describe a vector borne disease whose vaccination is required of
international travellers originating from an infected area. Enumerate its
preventive and control measures.

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