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Johan Van Laethem is a Clinical Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Faculty of Medicine, working as a physician in Internal Medicine at UZ Brussel. His primary academic affiliation is with Supporting Clinical Sciences as an external employee, with a strong focus on infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship.
His research interests span Infectious diseases, Antimicrobial stewardship, Travel medicine, HIV medicine, and General internal medicine. His work particularly emphasizes antimicrobial resistance, coronavirus research, and antibacterial agents, with significant contributions to understanding ventilator-associated pneumonia and respiratory system infections.
Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on antimicrobial resistance in urinary tract infections, antibiotic stewardship programs, and the application of clinical guidelines in Belgian healthcare settings. His research combines clinical practice with epidemiological studies, often focusing on practical applications for improving patient care in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
Dr. Van Laethem actively participates in professional organizations including the IGGI werkgroep Multiresistente Infecties and the Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Working Group, contributing to national and European guidelines on antimicrobial use. His work has received significant attention with an h-index of 8 based on 418 citations.
He supervises multiple graduate students in research related to antibiotic prescribing practices, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and infectious disease management. His academic contributions extend to conference presentations on topics ranging from gastroenteritis management to appropriate antibiotic use for difficult-to-treat infections.
