Download ABVMU MBBS 2nd Year Microbiology Paper I 2018 Question Paper

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M.B.B.S. 2nd PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION, 2018

MICROBIOLOGY

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PAPER I

Time Allowed: Three Hours

Maximum Marks-60

Note:- Attempt all questions in serial order. All parts of a question should be answered together.

Figures in parenthesis indicate marks allotted to a question.

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1. Describe principles and methods of sterilization. Provide the preferred methods for sterilizing medical equipment, devices, linens, liquid media and injectable. (10)

2. Name the viruses causing acute encephalitis syndrome (AES). How will you approach the laboratory diagnosis of a case of AES? (8)

3. Name any five Gram-negative bacteria with full genus and species names and the disease(s) they commonly cause. (7)

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4. What are soil-transmitted helminthes? Name any 3 of them. Draw diagrams of their life cycle. (7)

5. How a case of pulmonary tuberculosis is diagnosed and managed? Provide current guidelines as per national TB control program. Draw a flow chart will be encouraged. (8)

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6. What is a transport medium? Describe its characteristic features and name any 3 commonly used transport media. Write the uses of those media as well. (8)

7. What are the fungal causes of septicemia? How will you make a diagnosis of fungal septicemia? (8)

8. What is Polymerase Chain Reaction? Write its principle and at least 5 applications in medicine. Diagrammatic presentation will be encouraged. (6)

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