Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Family history
Social anamnesis
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- Have you noticed any of the following symptoms?
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Unintentional weight loss
- Cough
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Do you suffer from shortness of breath?*
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Have you unintentionally lost body weight?
- Do you smoke? If so, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (infections)
- Operations
- Radiotherapy
- Allergies
Medication history
- Immunosuppressants (drugs that suppress the immune system) – ciclosporin (INN), also cyclosporin A; leflunomide.
- TNF-alpha inhibitors
- Cytostatics (substances that inhibit cell growth or cell division) – including methotrexate.
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
