Surveillance of emerging infections with high transmission potential is also of great importance. For example, the first COVID-19 case in Germany was diagnosed at the Tropical Institute's outpatient clinic.
Our work
University outpatient clinic
Our outpatient clinic offers travel and vaccination advice as well as a telephone consultation service for doctors in practices and clinics. We also clarify whether you have a tropical disease or parasitic infection. >>
Laboratory diagnostics
Our laboratory carries out special tests in infectious diseases and tropical medicine. We use classical bacteriological and parasitological methods as well as the latest immunological and molecular biological methods. >>
Research
Our research focuses on tuberculosis, HIV, SARS-CoV-2, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and translational laboratory research for infectious diseases. >>
Teaching
The Teaching and Training Unit (T&TU) offers continuing education courses for medical students and physicians as well as a Master's and PhD program in International Health. It is part of the Center for International Health (CIHLMU). >>
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For travelers/patients: Outpatient Clinic
Institute of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine
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Am Samstag, 14. September 2024, präsentiert sich die LMU Medizin von 10 bis 16 Uhr beim Tag der Offenen Tür am Campus Großhadern mit einem vielfältigen Programm für die gesamte Familie: mit Vorträgen, Führungen, Infoständen und Mitmach-Aktionen. Dazu gibt es ein buntes und spannendes Rahmenprogramm mit Aktivitäten für Kinder, Foodtrucks und Musik.
