Which of the following diseases is not a food-borne disease?

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:
· (a) Shigellosis: Shigellosis is a food-borne disease caused by Shigella bacteria, typically through contaminated food or water.
· (b) Listeriosis: Listeriosis is caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, which can contaminate food, especially ready-to-eat foods.
· (c) Giardiasis: Giardiasis is caused by the Giardia parasite and is often contracted through contaminated food or water.
· (d) Malaria: Correct answer. Malaria is not transmitted by food; it is a mosquito-borne disease.