Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of syphilis.
Family history
Social history
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed a painless ulcer? When did you notice it?
- Have you noticed any lymph node enlargement?
- Have you noticed a skin rash? Does this itch?
- Do you feel sick?
- Do you have a fever? If so, for how long and what is the temperature?
- Do you have headaches or other neurological symptoms such as speech problems, painful neck stiffness or paralysis?* .
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you have frequently changing sexual partners?
- Do you have unprotected sexual intercourse?
- Do you use drugs incl. sharing drug paraphernalia? If yes, which drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. drug history.
- Pre-existing conditions (infectious diseases)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
