Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis (Pfeiffer’s glandular fever).
Family history
- What is the current health status of your relatives?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you been able to identify a rash in the mucosal area?
- Do you have a rash (papules) that occurs mainly on the arms and trunk of the body?
- Do you have other symptoms such as bad breath, sore throat, lymph node enlargement (especially under the armpit)?
- Do you suffer from fatigue?
- Do you have muscle pain?
- Do you have difficulty swallowing?
- Do you have any other complaints?
- How long have these symptoms existed?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (infections)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history