Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) 2005 M.Sc Microbiology V - MEDICAL - Question Paper

M.Sc. (Final) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2005.
Second Year
Microbiology
Paper V - MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A - (5 x eight = 40 marks)
ans any 5 of the subsequent.
All ques. carry equal marks.

1. Significance of normal flora.
2. Bacterial endotoxins.
3. Clostridium tetani
4. Dermatophytes
5. Hepatitis - B
6. Stool exam for E - histolytica.
7. Antiviral drugs.
8. Anaerobic culture methods.

PART B - (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
ans all the 4 ques..
All ques. carry equal marks.

9. (a) Enumerate chemical barriers to infection and explain in detail interferons.

Or

(b) explain in detail the mechanism of inflammation and clinical symptoms associated with it.

10. (a) explain pathogenesis, epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis and immunoprophlaxis of Salmonella typhi.

Or

(b) explain subcutaneous mycoses.

11. (a) explain pathogenesis, epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis of influenza virus infection. Add a note on influenza vaccins.

Or

(b) explain morphology, lifecycle, clinical features and laboratory diagnosis of plasmodium falciparum.

12. (a) Write an essay on the different methods of transmission of pathogens with examples.

Or
(b) explain role of biochemical tests in diagnosis of bacterial
infections. Add a note on rapid biochemical tests.

Earning:   Approval pending.