Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hantavirus infection.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Do you have contact with rodents in your profession?
- If applicable, have you had contact with rodents recently for non-occupational reasons?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Do you have a fever? If so, what is the temperature?
- Do you suffer from headache, backache, muscle pain? Other pain?
- Do you have cough, shortness of breath* etc.?
- Do you suffer from abdominal pain?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Have you noticed any changes in urination?
Self history including medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Vaccination status
- Allergies
- Environmental history
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
