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[MBBS 0725] JULY 2025 Sub. Code :6066
M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020)
SECOND PROFESSIONAL ? (CBME)
Q.P. Code: 526066
Time: Three hours
Maximum : 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20 MCQs)
I. Essay:
(2+8+5)
1. A 22 year old college student presented to the OPD with a history of step ladder
pattern of fever for the past 7 days, abdominal pain, malaise, and constipation.
On examination, there was coated tongue, mild hepatosplenomegaly, and
a) What is the probable clinical condition?
b) Briefly describe the mode of transmission and laboratory diagnosis.
c) Write a note on prophylaxis and control measures.
(2+5+5+3)
clinic with complaints of mild fever and fatigue for the past few days.
On examination, she had cervical lymphadenopathy. She mentioned cleaning
her pet cat's litter box regularly. Anomaly scan of the fetus showed signs of
hydrocephalus. Blood was sent for serological testing.
b) Name the causative organism, its usual mode of transmission and life cycle
of the organism.
c) Briefly describe the risk factors and diagnostic methods.
d) Write a note on preventive measures, especially in pregnancy.
(10 x 5 = 50)
1. Cryptococcosis.
2. Helicobacter pylori.
3. Pseudomembranous colitis.
4. Nongonococcal urethritis.
6. A young woman comes to the clinic with mild back pain. The doctor advises an
MRI scan immediately, even though clinical examination suggests no serious
cause and simple rest and painkillers would suffice. The scan is expensive and
exposes the patient to unnecessary procedures. Expalin in detail about ethical
7. Ebola virus.
8. Strongyloides stercoralis.
9. Melioidosis.
10. Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
r. . MEDICAL
[MBBS 0725] JULY 2025 Sub. Code :6066
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M.B.B.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
(For the candidates admitted from the Academic Year 2019-2020)
SECOND PROFESSIONAL ? (CBME)
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PAPER II ? MICROBIOLOGYQ.P. Code: 526066
Time: Three hours
Maximum : 100 Marks (80 Theory + 20 MCQs)
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Answer all the QuestionsI. Essay:
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(2 x 15 = 30)(2+8+5)
1. A 22 year old college student presented to the OPD with a history of step ladder
pattern of fever for the past 7 days, abdominal pain, malaise, and constipation.
On examination, there was coated tongue, mild hepatosplenomegaly, and
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relative bradycardia. Blood was collected for culture and serological testing.a) What is the probable clinical condition?
b) Briefly describe the mode of transmission and laboratory diagnosis.
c) Write a note on prophylaxis and control measures.
(2+5+5+3)
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2. A 28 year old pregnant woman in her second trimester visited the antenatalclinic with complaints of mild fever and fatigue for the past few days.
On examination, she had cervical lymphadenopathy. She mentioned cleaning
her pet cat's litter box regularly. Anomaly scan of the fetus showed signs of
hydrocephalus. Blood was sent for serological testing.
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a) What is the probable clinical condition?b) Name the causative organism, its usual mode of transmission and life cycle
of the organism.
c) Briefly describe the risk factors and diagnostic methods.
d) Write a note on preventive measures, especially in pregnancy.
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II. Write Short notes on:(10 x 5 = 50)
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1. Cryptococcosis.
2. Helicobacter pylori.
3. Pseudomembranous colitis.
4. Nongonococcal urethritis.
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5. Antigenic drift and Antigenic shift.6. A young woman comes to the clinic with mild back pain. The doctor advises an
MRI scan immediately, even though clinical examination suggests no serious
cause and simple rest and painkillers would suffice. The scan is expensive and
exposes the patient to unnecessary procedures. Expalin in detail about ethical
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principle is being overlooked, and how could this decision be improved?7. Ebola virus.
8. Strongyloides stercoralis.
9. Melioidosis.
10. Respiratory Syncytial Virus.
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