What is another word for pesthouse?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛstha͡ʊs] (IPA) 
Pesthouse refers to a place that has been designated for the isolation and treatment of contagious diseases. Other synonyms for pesthouse include quarantine station, isolation center, infirmary, disease hospital, and fever hospital. These terms are used to describe any facility that is intended to house patients with infectious illnesses, prevent the spread of the disease to others, and provide medical care to the sick. The use of pesthouses has evolved over centuries and is still used in certain parts of the world to manage epidemics and pandemics. Despite the multiple names for this type of facility, they all serve the same purpose - to control the spread of contagious diseases and protect public health.
