Ornithosis: Medical History

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

Family history

  • What is the general health of your relatives?

Social history

  • What is your profession?
  • Do you have contact with birds?

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

  • What symptoms have you noticed?
  • Do you have a fever? If so, for how long?
  • Do you have conjunctivitis
  • Do you have headaches and/or muscle pain?
  • Do you have a cough? Pain when breathing?
  • Have you noticed any skin changes?
  • Have you noticed any other changes?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

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