The starting point for General Internal Medicine is not just one organ system or disease mechanism, it is based on an overview of all organ systems in the entire body.
The starting point for General Internal Medicine is not just one organ system or disease mechanism, it is based on an overview of all organ systems in the entire body.
The Infectious Diseases department treats patients with fever or inflammation of unclear origin, referred patients or those with chronic infections such as HIV or TB.
The General Internal - Infectious Diseases departments are therefore well placed to identify the cause of conditions - and also treat these conditions - when no immediate leads can be found or when several organs or the whole body are simultaneously affected. If necessary, you will be referred to specific organ specialists after the diagnosis.
Also read the interview with Dr. Wim Terryn - head of the Infectious Diseases department here.
Take a look at our page on patient associations to find out where to go for your specific condition.
