Dr. Foreman is dismissive, believing she is faking symptoms—specifically by overdosing on her own insulin—to secure a warm bed and free meals. The Diagnostic Path:
Further clues arise: she is sensitive to light (photophobia) and becomes terrified of water (hydrophobia) during an ice bath meant to break a 105°F fever. HistoriesHouse M.D. : Season 1 Episode 10
House identifies rabies , likely contracted from bats found in the patient's former squat. Because the disease has progressed to the symptomatic stage, it is incurable, and the patient eventually dies. Personal Histories & Backstories House identifies rabies , likely contracted from bats
The title "Histories" refers to the literal medical history required to diagnose a patient and the hidden personal pasts of the doctors. "House" Histories (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb "House" Histories (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb In
In " Histories " (Season 1, Episode 10), Dr. House and his team treat a homeless woman found unconscious at a rave, an investigation that forces the doctors to confront their own personal histories and prejudices. The Medical Case: Victoria Madsen
The team discovers a mass on her ovary and suspects (a form of tuberculosis), but treatments only make her condition worse.
The patient, initially admitted as a "Jane Doe," is uncooperative and suffering from a complex array of symptoms including seizures, memory loss, and a strange twitch.