ITM resources

State of the Art – Treatment of Tropical Diseases

This comprehensive clinical guidance enhances the treatment of tropical diseases in Belgium and beyond. It is a crucial resource for treating tropical diseases at ITM and throughout Belgium. It is meticulously compiled through regular literature reviews and the extensive clinical experience of ITM experts. You can download this document here:

Please note that the information in this guide is accurate as of June 2024, with updates scheduled and specifically focusing on treatment available in Belgium. Given the rapid evolution of medical knowledge and evolving access, direct consultation with the ITM clinical team is recommended for complex or critical cases to ensure the most current guidance.

ITM LabHub

The LabHub website brings together training materials, tools and resources related to laboratory themes. We aim to strengthen laboratory diagnosis and provide support for medical research and reference laboratories in low-resource settings.

All documents are accessible and free for your research, study or laboratory. Ensure that you adapt them carefully to your own setting (please cite The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) Antwerp, Belgium, when you use them).

Wanda

Wanda is a free travel medicine reference tool designed by the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Antwerp. It informs travelers and professionals about health while traveling. Wanda contains health information, vaccination recommendations by country, and recommendations to reduce risks while traveling.

For doctors giving travel advice, there is a separate section with comprehensive disease sheets and detailed information in English. For travelers, there is also a mobile application available for Android and iOS, in addition to the website.