Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis corporis (clothes louse infestation).
Family history
- What is the general health of your relatives?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Do you live/work in a community facility?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Do you suffer from severe itching?
- Have you noticed scaly areas of skin?
- Have you seen lice and/or eggs on your body/clothing?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history
