Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of rabies.
Family history
Social history
- What is your occupation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed? General symptoms of illness such as headache, muscle pain, fever, etc.?
- How long have these symptoms been present?
- What other complaints do you have?
- Fear of water
- Shy of light
- Can you recall a bite or other mucous membrane contact with saliva from animals?
- Have you been vaccinated against rabies in the recent past?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (infections, injuries)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
Any suspicion of rabies requires immediate hospitalization!
