AUGUST 2017 Sub.Code :2602
B.Sc. RESPIRATORY THERAPY
FIRST YEAR
PAPER II MICROBIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 802602
Time: Three Hours Maximum 100 Marks
Answer All questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Define and classify infections. Describe the various sources of infections
with suitable examples.
2. Describe the factors predisposing to virulence of bacteria.
3. Enumerate the physical and chemical agents used in sterilisation. Describe
dry heat sterilisation methods and their applications.
II. Write Notes on: x 5 40)
1. BCG vaccine.
2. Aspergillosis.
3. Bacterial capsule.
4. Differentiate prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells with examples.
5. Aspergilloma.
6. Primary atypical pneumonia.
7. Differentiate reversible and irreversible cell injury.
8. Causes of inflammation.
III. Short Answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Define airborne infection. Give two examples.
2. Endotoxins.
3. Define Endemic and Pandemic. Give an example each.
4. Acid fast stain.
5. Name three species of Chlamydia.
6. Wool sorter's disease.
7. Name three mediators of inflammation.
8. Name three diseases with granulomatous inflammation.
9. List three differences between gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
10. Quellung reaction.