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    All are water-borne diseases except–
    Question

    All are water-borne diseases except–

    A.

    Hepatitis-A

    B.

    Typhoid fever

    C.

    Dysentery

    D.

    Tuberculosis

    Correct option is D


    Sol. Tuberculosis is an air-borne disease spread via droplets from coughing or sneezing. The other three diseases are spread primarily through contaminated water and food.
    Explanation of each option:
    · (a) Hepatitis-A – A water-borne viral disease transmitted via contaminated food or water, common in areas with poor sanitation.
    · (b) Typhoid fever – Caused by Salmonella typhi, it spreads via the fecal-oral route through contaminated water or food.
    · (c) Dysentery – This includes bacterial and amoebic forms, both of which are water/food-borne intestinal infections.
    · (d) Tuberculosis – Correct answer. Spread through air-borne droplets, not through water, and primarily affects lungs.

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