Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of cytomegaly.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Do you live in a community facility?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Suffer from general feeling of illness with:
- Headache and pain in the limbs
- Muscle/joint pain
- Fever/night sweats
- Lymph node enlargement(s)
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Have you noticed inflammation of the eyes, throat, or salivary glands?
If a newborn is affected:
- Is the development of body weight normal?
- Does the child suffer from jaundice?
- Has a skin rash or small skin hemorrhages been noticed?
- Are any other changes noticeable?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you practice adequate personal hygiene?
- Have you ever received blood or blood products?
- Has there been any change in your appetite?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (infectious diseases)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
- Medication history
