Download University of Jaffna MBBS 2012 July Parasitology Question Paper

Answer all four questions

1. 1. Briefly describe the Life cycle of Plasmodium vivax. (60 Marks)
   2. Briefly describe the morphological differences between P.falciparum and P. vivax in the different stages of the life cycle. (40 Marks)
2. 1. Name TWO nematodes transmitted by each of the following methods.
      1. Faeco-oral transmission (10 Marks)

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      2. Skin penetration (10 Marks)
      3. Autoinfection (10 Marks)
      4. Vector bite (10 Marks)
   2. Propose a suitable control strategy to prevent the parasitic infestation for each of the above mention modes. (60 Marks)

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3. 30 year old farmer awakened at 2 am with abdominal pain. After 30 minutes he was admitted to the hospital. At the time of admission he was breathless and had blurred vision and ptosis.

   1. Name the most likely snake that could have been responsible for the above. (10 Marks)
   2. Briefly describe the reasons for the above conclusion. (20 Marks)
   3. State the first aid measures for snake bite. (20 Marks)

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   4. Write the health education to be given for the prevention of snake bite. (50 Marks)

4. Write short notes on the following

   1. Amoebiasis (50 Marks)
   2. Aedes mosquitoes (50 Marks)

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