Anthrax: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of anthrax (anthrax).

Family history

  • What is the general health status of your relatives?

Social history

  • What is your profession?
  • Do you work a lot with animals, animal products?
  • Are you a hunter?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
  • How long has this symptomatology been present?
  • Have you noticed any changes in the skin?
  • Have you noticed flu-like symptoms in yourself?
  • Do you suffer from loss of appetite?

Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.

  • Do you use drugs? If yes, which drugs and how often per day or per week?

Self history incl. medication history.

  • Pre-existing conditions
  • Operations
  • Radiotherapy
  • Vaccination status
  • Allergies
  • Environmental history
  • Medication history