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Natteri Veeraraghavan
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Natteri Veeraraghavan (1913-2004) was an Indian physician, microbiologist and medical researcher, known for his contributions to the understanding of diseases like rabies, tuberculosis and leprosy.[citation needed] He was a former director of the Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor[1] and the chairman of the World Health Organization International Reference Center on Rabies. He was honoured by the Government of India in 1967, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for his contributions to the society.[2]
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Born | 1 November 1913 India |
Died | 6 August 2004(2004-08-06) (aged 90) |
Occupation(s) | Microbiologist, physician |
Known for | Microbiology |
Spouse | Kamala Veeraraghavan |
Parent(s) | Natteri Venkatesa Iyer Balambal |
Awards | Padma Shri Societe Anonyme Poonawalla Memorial Award |
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