What you can do

Before your appointment, to help your doctor find the cause of your symptoms, write a list that answers the following questionsWhat symptoms do you have When did they start Have you recently traveled in Africa If so, what part If you were recently in Africa, did you hunt or eat monkeys Did you recently visit caves or underground mines in Africa Are you employed in a lab that uses monkeys from Africa or the Philippines in research?If possible, take a family member or friend with you. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember all the information provided to you in the hospital or during an appointment. Someone who accompanies you may remember something you missed or forgot.