Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of early summer meningoencephalitis.
Family history
Social history
- What is your occupation?
- Do you frequently spend time in wooded areas? Are you thereby protected by adequate clothing or repellents (insect repellents )?
Current medical history / systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed symptoms such as headache and moderate fever?
- Are you experiencing nausea and/or vomiting?
- Do you feel dizzy?
- Do you suffer from mild inflammation of the respiratory tract?
- Have you noticed any skin changes?
- Have you noticed any other symptoms such as muscle pain, painful neck stiffness, or sudden onset of paralysis?* .
- Have you noticed any disturbances of consciousness?*
- Can you recall a tick bite?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)