Correct option is D
Ans: (d)
Malaria
Sol.
Malaria is
not a food-borne disease. It is a
vector-borne disease caused by the
Plasmodium parasite, transmitted through the bite of an infected
Anopheles mosquito. It does not spread through food consumption.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) Shigellosis:
Shigellosis is a food-borne disease caused by
Shigella bacteria, typically through contaminated food or water.
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(b) Listeriosis:
Listeriosis is caused by the bacterium
Listeria monocytogenes, which can contaminate food, especially ready-to-eat foods.
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(c) Giardiasis:
Giardiasis is caused by the
Giardia parasite and is often contracted through contaminated food or water.
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(d) Malaria: Correct answer.
Malaria is not transmitted by food; it is a mosquito-borne disease.