Echinococcosis: Medical History

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

Family history

  • What is the general health status of your relatives?

Social history

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

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

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
  • Do you suffer from abdominal pain?
  • How long has this abdominal pain existed?
  • Have you noticed any other symptoms?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

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