Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Tropical and Communicable Diseases

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Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Tropical and Communicable Diseases, also known as Fever Hospital, is a hospital in Nallakunta, India, [1] which treats diseases such as diphtheria, diarrhea, measles, mumps, cholera, and hepatitis. [2] The hospital is affiliated with Osmania Medical College.

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References

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  2. Paulson, Tom (8 December 2003). "In India, progress has been stunning". Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter.