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.
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
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
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