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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