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Parasitology Exam

The document outlines the structure and content of the End of Term Examination for Microbiology II at Lake Institute of Tropical Medicine, scheduled for September 18, 2024. It consists of two sections: Section A requires answers to all questions, while Section B allows candidates to choose three questions. The exam covers various topics related to parasitic infections, including their morphology, life cycles, pathogenesis, and public health strategies for control.

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Parasitology Exam

The document outlines the structure and content of the End of Term Examination for Microbiology II at Lake Institute of Tropical Medicine, scheduled for September 18, 2024. It consists of two sections: Section A requires answers to all questions, while Section B allows candidates to choose three questions. The exam covers various topics related to parasitic infections, including their morphology, life cycles, pathogenesis, and public health strategies for control.

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©2024 TVET LITMED

LAKE INSTITUTE OF TROPICALMEDICINE

END OF TERM EXAMINATION

JULY-SEP 2024 SESSION

MICROBIOLOGY II

CANDIDATES TOOL-WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

DATE: 18/09/2024

TIME: 8:30 AM – 10:30AM

1. This paper consists of TWO sections: A and B.


2. Answer ALL questions in sections A and any THREE questions in section B
3. Marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
4. Do not write on this question paper.

This paper consists of TWO printed pages with FIFTEEN(15) questions


Candidate should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.

Turn Over
©2024 TVET LITMED

SECTION A: 40 MARKS
Answer ALL the questions in this section.

1. Define helminths and list two major groups.(4 marks)


2. Describe the morphology of Ascaris lumbricoides.(4 marks)
3. Explain the life cycle of Enterobius vermicularis.(4 marks)
4. List and briefly describe two diagnostic methods for Trichuris trichiura.(4 marks)
5. Explain the pathogenesis of hookworm infections.(4 marks)
6. Describe one method for the prevention of Ascaris lumbricoides infections.(4 marks)
7. Discuss the role of hygiene in controlling Enterobius vermicularis infections.(4 marks)
8. State two economic impacts of parasitic infections on agriculture.(4 marks)
9. Outline the main symptoms associated with hookworm infections.(4 marks)
10. Describe the importance of sanitation in preventing Trichuris trichiura infections.
(4 marks)

SECTION B (60 MARKS)

Answer any 3 questions from this section. Each question is worth 20 marks.

11. a) Describe the causal agent, morphology, epidemiology, life cycle, pathogenesis,
treatment, and control of Ascaris lumbricoides. (15 marks)
b) Discuss the public health strategies required to control Ascaris lumbricoides infections
in endemic regions.(5 marks)
12. a) Describe the causal agent, morphology, epidemiology, life cycle, pathogenesis,
treatment, and control of Enterobius vermicularis. (10 marks)
b) Explain the methods used to diagnose Enterobius vermicularis infections.(10 marks)
13. a) Describe the causal agent, morphology, epidemiology, life cycle, pathogenesis,
treatment, and control of Trichuris trichiura.(10 marks)
b) Discuss the prevention strategies for Trichuris trichiura infections.(10 marks)
14. a) Describe the causal agent, morphology, epidemiology, life cycle, pathogenesis,
treatment, and control of hookworms.(15 marks)
b) Explain the socio-economic impact of hookworm infections on affected populations.
(5 marks)
15. a) Discuss the economic importance of parasites, focusing on their impact on human
health, agriculture, and economies.(10 marks)
b) Explain how parasites contribute to ecological balance and biodiversity. (10 marks)

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