Measles (Morbilli): Medical History

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

Family history

  • What is the current health status of your relatives?

Social anamnesis

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

  • Have you noticed any symptoms such as fever and signs of a cold?
  • Have you noticed a skin or mucous membrane rash?
    • How did the rash spread? From the head to the limbs?
  • Do you have conjunctivitis?
  • Do you have a cold?
  • Do you have a throat infection?
  • In what chronological order did the complaints occur?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Pre-existing conditions (infections)
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Medication history