
Emergencies
Have you returned from abroad with a fever, been at risk of HIV, or been bitten by an animal while traveling? Seek medical help as soon as possible.
Severe complaints after a trip
Severe complaints include:
Fever
Severe diarrhea
Extensive skin rash
If you have a fever, you can receive treatment the same day after contacting us by phone at +32 (0)3 247 66 66.
Exposure to HIV
If you believe you have been exposed to HIV, it is important to act quickly. Treatment with antiretroviral drugs (PEP, short for post-exposure prophylaxis) reduces the risk of HIV infection. This treatment must be started within 72 hours of exposure.
Exposure to Rabies
If you were bitten by a dog, monkey, cat, or bat during your trip, it is essential to begin treatment with PEP as soon as possible. This involves a series of injections with the rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin. You can find more information about rabies on our travel medicine website, Wanda.
Contact
During office hours*
Institute of Tropical Medicine
✉ medsec@itg.be
☎ +32 (0)3 247 66 66
*on weekdays, from 9am till 5pm
Outside office hours
Contact the Antwerp University Hospital. Inform them if we are following your case as well.
Antwerp University Hospital
☎ +32 (0)3 821 30 00