DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Zoology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
PARASITOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following questions,
each in about 300 words.
1. Give an account on interaction between host, pathogen
and vector with examples.
2. Explain the classification of main arthropods of medical
importance.
3. Explain in detail about Schistosomiasis.
4. Explain the general characters, classification, life cycle,
diseases, diagnosis and treatment of Trypnasoma.
5. Give a detailed account on life cycle of Ascaris
lumbricoides.
6. Describe about the human arachnid vector and parasites.
7. Explain in detail about vector control measures.
8. Give an account on Filariasis.
Sub. Code
252
DE-761
2
wk12
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following questions,
each in about 500 words.
9. What are the basic concepts in medical parasitology?
Explain briefly.
10. Explain about the infectious diseases. Add an account on
the global burden of emerging infectious diseases.
11. What are the molecular methods used in diagnosis of
parasitic diseases?
12. Explain in detail about the role of biting and non-biting
flies in transmission of pathogenic parasites.
13. Which species of plasmodium causes the most severe
form of malaria? Give brief accounts on their mode of
infection and treatment.
14. Explain elaborately the zoonotic disease control methods.
15. Define bioterrorism. List the critical categories of
biological agents used in warfare. Explain the role of
health-care providers in bioterrorism.