AIDS Reference Centre

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection is the most common cause of acquired immunodeficiency. Without treatment, this infection leads to AIDS, a fatal disease that can now be easily prevented through treatment supervised by a specialised team.

The Erasme Hospital reference centre provides:

• regular medical follow-up by specialist physicians in collaboration with your general practitioner
• free multidisciplinary care under an agreement with INAMI (nurses, sexologists, psychologists, dietitians, social workers, etc.)
• close collaboration with other medical disciplines (hepatology, dermatology, gynaecology, medically assisted reproduction, proctology, etc.)
• collaboration with various organisations active in the field of HIV (Plateforme prévention SIDA, Ex-Aequo, Aide Info SIDA, SIDA SOS, SIDA Sol, SIDAIDS Migrant, Sensoa, etc.)

The reference centre also participates in numerous clinical studies.

Do you think you may have been exposed to HIV or other STIs?

It is now possible to receive emergency preventive treatment that can significantly reduce the risk of contracting HIV. It is called Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and you can access it 24/7.
This treatment must be taken within 72 hours of a high-risk exposure. It is available during the day by appointment (02 555 7484) and at the Emergency Department at night and on weekends.

Would you like to be screened for sexually transmitted infections?

We offer immediate comprehensive screening for the most common STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, hepatitis, syphilis and HIV). This screening is partially reimbursed by INAMI.

Would you like to take PrEP?

Pre-exposure prophylaxis has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of acquiring HIV in specific situations.
If you are already taking PrEP or would like follow-up in connection with future PrEP use, we offer specialised follow-up.
More information: www.myprep.be.