Reg. No: ........................
First Year B.Sc Nursing Degree Supplementary Examinations
October 2023
Microbiology
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(2016 Scheme)Time: 3 Hrs
Max. Marks: 75
Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly ? Do not leave any blank pages between
answers ? Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
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Answer all parts of a single question together ? Leave sufficient space between answersDraw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay:
(12)
1. Describe the pathogenesis and clinical features of pulmonary tuberculosis. Describe in
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detail the laboratory diagnosis. Add a note on prophylaxis for tuberculosis. (4+6+2)Short essays:
(2x7=14)
2. Enumerate the toxins and enzymes produced by staphylococcus aureus. Expand MRSA.
Describe the measures to prevent spread of MRSA infections in hospitals.
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(3+1+3)3. Enumerate the viruses causing hepatitis. Describe in detail the laboratory diagnosis of
hepatitis B.
(2+5)
Short notes:
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(5x5=25)4. National immunization schedule
5. Prophylaxis of rabies infection
6. Cryptococcosis
7. Principle and uses of autoclave
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8. Life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoidesAnswer briefly:
(3x4=12)
9. Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
10. Gram staining
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11. Bacterial growth curveDifferentiate between:
(3x4=12)
12. Active and Passive immunity
13. Gonococci and Meningococci
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14. Taenia solium and Taenia saginata**********************************