Which of the following diseases does not spread through the fecal-oral route?

Correct option is A

Sol. Measles does not spread through the fecal-oral route; instead, it is an airborne disease transmitted through respiratory droplets from infected individuals. It spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or breathes, releasing the virus into the air.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Measles – Correct answer. Measles is caused by the Measles virus (Morbillivirus) and spreads through airborne transmission, not through contaminated food or water.
· (b) Typhoid – Incorrect. Caused by Salmonella typhi, typhoid is transmitted via contaminated food and water (fecal-oral route) and affects the intestines and bloodstream.
· (c) Cholera – Incorrect. Caused by Vibrio cholerae, it spreads through ingestion of contaminated water or food, leading to severe diarrhea and dehydration.
· (d) Hepatitis A – Incorrect. Caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV), it spreads through contaminated food and water (fecal-oral route) and leads to liver inflammation and jaundice.