Dr. MGR University Question Papers,2010 to 2015 Question Papers, Part II – Paper II TROPICAL MEDICINE,M.D. DEGREE Branch I – GENERAL MEDICINE

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2010 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
 Branch I – GENERAL MEDICINE
Paper III – (for candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008) and
 Part II – Paper II (for candidates admitted from 2008-2009 onwards)
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code : 202002
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
 Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss multi drug resistant tuberculosis.
2. Discuss about the neurological diseases occuring in HIV infection.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Active and passive immunisation in rabies.
2. Visceral leishmaniasis.
3. Lymphogranuloma venereum.
4. Superficial mycoses.
5. KURU.
6. Heat stroke.
7. Thiamine deficiency.
8. Scorpion sting.
9. Amoebic liver abscess.
 10. Cysticercosis.
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Dr. MGR University Question Paper

2010 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Paper III - (for candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008) and
Part II – Paper II (Candidates admitted from 2008-2009 onwards)
Q.P. Code : 202002
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
 Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary.
 Answer ALL questions.
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss etiopathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis and management of
tuberculous meningitis.
2. Classify Hepatitis. Discuss in detail Hepatitis B virus infection and add a
note on Hepatitis B vaccine.
II. Write short notes on : (10 X 6 = 60)
1. Herpes simplex virus and its clinical manifestations.
2. Dengue fever.
3. H1N1 Infection.
4. Chicken pox.
5. Tropical splenomegaly syndrome.
6. Complications of Falciparum malaria.
7. Investigations for Chronic diarrhoea.
8. Dimorphic Anemia.
9. Infective endocarditis.
10.Neuro Cysticercosis.
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2011 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code : 202002
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Describe the life cycle, Pathology, Clinical features and
Management of Wuchereria Bancrofti. 11 35 15
2. Enumerate the various parasites that affect the Liver and
describe the lifecycle and management of any one in
detail. 11 35 15
II. Write notes on :
1. Microbial Bioterrorism. 4 10 7
2. Non typhoidal salmonellosis. 4 10 7
3. AIDS dementia complex. 4 10 7
4. Japanese Encephalitis. 4 10 7
5. SSS syndrome. 4 10 7
6. Visceral larva migrans. 4 10 7
7. Treatment for chloroquine resistant Falciparum malaria. 4 10 7
8. Scrub Typhus. 4 10 7
9. Lepra reaction. 4 10 7
 10. CD4 count and HIV associated disease. 4 10 7
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2011 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
 BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code : 202002
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
 1. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features management
 of Neurocysticercosis. 11 35 15
 2. Discuss the pathophysiology and staging of chronic
 kidney disease. Write clinical features and managements. 11 35 15
II. Write notes on :
1. Diabesity. 4 10 7
2. Auto immune hepatitis. 4 10 7
3. Pemphigus Vulgaris. 4 10 7
4. ABG. 4 10 7
5. Perinicious malaria. 4 10 7
6. Obsessive compulsive disorder. 4 10 7
7. Non filarial elephantiasis. 4 10 7
8. HAART. 4 10 7
9. Infectious mononucleosis – complications and management. 4 10 7
 10. Traveller’s diarrhoea. 4 10 7
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2012 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code : 202002
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features,
management of Acute Renal Failure. 16 35 15
2. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, clinical features,
management and investigations of Pulmonary
thrombo embolism. 16 35 15
II. Write notes on :
1. Enumerate the illnesses in the Heat. Discuss Heat
Stroke. 4 10 7
2. Enumerate photosensitive dermatosis. Add a note on
Pellagra. 4 10 7
3. Causes and management of DIC. 4 10 7
4. Discuss the mechanism of action of OPC. Discuss
intermediate syndrome. 4 10 7
5. Discuss the features and management of Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder. 4 10 7
6. Clinical features and management of Toxic shock
 syndrome. 4 10 7
7. CD4-HAART-correlate clinically. 4 10 7
8. Pathogenesis of renal osteodystrophy. 4 10 7
9. Name the clinical syndromes of leptospirosis. Add a
note on Weils disease. 4 10 7
10.Discuss Myasthenia syndromes. Add a note on
management. 4 10 7
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2012 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code : 202002
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
 (180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order.
I. Elaborate on : Pages Time Marks
 (Max.) (Max.) (Max.)
1. List the major viral Hemorrhagic fevers. Describe in
detail the clinical manifestations, complications and
management of viral Hemorrhagic fevers. 16 35 15
2. Classify Leptospirosis. Give an account of the
management and complications of Icteric Leptospirosis. 16 35 15
II. Write notes on :
1. Tropical oral health and prevention of disease. 4 10 7
2. Types and clinical features of salmonellosis. Add a note 4 10 7
on multidrug resistant enteric fever.
3. Relevance of artimesinin combination therapy in resistant4 10 7
malaria.
4. Clinical features and management of podoconiosis. 4 10 7
5. Enumerate various infectious diseases associated with 4 10 7
polyserositis. Add a note on familial Mediterranean fever.
6. Pharmaco clinical therapy with Rifampicin. 4 10 7
7. Magnitude and future dangers of Bio-terrorism. 4 10 7
8. Recent out breaks with various influenza viruses Add a 4 10 7
note on H5 N1 influenza.
9. Classify intestinal protozoal infections. Briefly outline 4 10 7
the life cycle of Giardia.
10.What are ectoparasitic infestations? Discuss their 4 10 7
relevance in HIV/AIDS.
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2013 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 202002
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
I. Elaborate on: (2X15=30)
1. Describe the life cycle of Plasmodium falciparum. Discuss clinical features
and management of falciparum malaria.
2. Discuss the aetiology, clinical features & management of dilated
cardiomyopathy.

II. Write notes on: (10X7=70)
1. Management of α – Thalassemia.
2. Diagnosis of Leptospirosis.
3. Treatment of community acquired pneumonia.
4. Etiology, investigation & treatment of Bacillary dysentery
5. Clinical features of disseminated tuberculosis
6. Diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis
7. Management of amoebic liver abscess
8. Management of mucocutaneous candidiasis
9. Epidemiology and management of Japanese encephalitis
10.Treatment of pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
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2013 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 202002
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Enumerate the various protozoa that affect the intestine and describe the life cycle,
 clinical features and management of any one in detail.
 2. Name Blood Flukes – Discuss the life cycle, clinical features and management of any
 one in detail.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 7 = 70)
 1. Mycetoma Foot.
 2. TPE.
 3. Onchocerciasis.
 4. Isospora Belli .
 5. Louse borne relapsing fever.
 6. Life cycle of Ankylostoma duodenale.
 7. Toxoplasmosis complications.
 8. HEAF test.
 9. Clinical features and diagnosis of Brucellosis.
 10. Spinal TB.
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2014 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
 BRANCH I –GENERAL MEDICINE
 TROPICAL MEDICINE
 Q.P. Code :202002
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 marks

I. Elaborate on: (2X15=30)
1. Discuss the evaluation and management of pulmonary infections in
Retrovirus infected patients.
2. Discuss the aetiology, evaluation and management of 30 year Old
patient presenting with fever and skin rashes of 5 days duration.
II. Write notes on: (10X7=70)
1. Tropical splenomegaly.
2. Diagnosis and management of cerebral toxoplasmosis.
3. Drug therapy of chronic hepatitis B.
4. Diagnosis and management of cryptococcal meningitis.
5. Diagnosis and treatment of paucibacillary Hansen’s disease.
6. Infectious oesophagitis.
7. Amoebic encephalitis.
8. Bacterial causes of food poisoning and its management.
9. Giardiasis.
10.Diagnosis and management of African Trypanosomiasis.
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2015 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
PAPER III – TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code : 202002
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Name the commonest poisonous snakes of India. Discuss the clinical manifestations
 of snake bite, its management and complications.

 2. Discuss in detail the aetiopathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy, its clinical features,
 diagnosis and management.

II. Write notes on: (10 x 7 = 70)
 1. Scabies.
2. Ivermectin.
3. Scorpion sting and the commonest species in India.
4. Hepatocellular carcinoma.
5. Rabies.
6. Abdominal tuberculosis.
7. Buruli ulcer.
8. Oral hairy leukoplakia.
9. Scurvy.
 10. Miliaria rubra.
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2015 Question Paper

M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
BRANCH I – GENERAL MEDICINE
PAPER III – TROPICAL MEDICINE
Q.P. Code: 202002
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions
I. Elaborate on: (2 x 15 = 30)
 1. Discuss etiology, pathophysiology clinical features and management of
 viral gastroenteritis.
 2. Discuss approach to HIV patient with CNS infections and management.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 7 = 70)
 1. Anaerobic infections of lung and pleura.
 2. Extra intestinal amoebiasis.
 3. Community acquired pneumonia.
 4. Cutaneous larva migrans.
 5. Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
 6. Atypical mycobacterial infections.
 7. MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphyloccus Aureus) management.
 8. Lepra reactions.
 9. Life cycle of pinworms.
10. Laboratory diagnosis of rabies.
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