Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of herpes simplex infection.
Family history
- What is the general health of your family members?
Social history
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any vesicles on the lips/corners of the mouth/genital area?
- Have you noticed any other symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, fever, or lymoh node swelling?
- Have you had an infection recently?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Are they exposed to the sun a lot?
- Have you been able to determine a connection with your menstrual cycle?
- Do you have close physical/sexual contact with affected individuals?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (infections)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Environmental history (UV exposure)
Medication history
- Immunosuppressive drugs
