Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
Family history
- Is there a family history of dementia that is common in your family?
- Are there any hereditary diseases in your family?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any memory disturbances or changes in character?
- Do you experience any sleep disturbances?
- Do neurological symptoms occur, such as insensations, muscle tremors or disturbances in the movement process?* .
- Have speech or visual disturbances occurred?*
- Do you suffer from depression or aggressiveness?*
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you eat a lot of beef products?
- Have you ever received blood or blood products?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (neurological diseases)
- Operations of any kind
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
