…we are to achieve a better understanding of this distressing and at present enigmatic disorder. Source: McCluskey DR, Riley MS. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Compr Ther. 1992 Apr;18(4):13-6. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1628478 …
…and panic disorder. They also exhibited high rates of familial major mood disorder. CONCLUSIONS: The finding that migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, major depression, and panic disorder are…
…and may persist for years. Physical examination typically reveals relatively minor, nonspecific abnormalities in an apparently well patient. Although immunologic abnormalities are associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, tests for these…
…found in patients with infectious mononucleosis makes it less likely that EBV reactivation causes symptoms. Source: Linde A, Andersson B, Svenson SB, Ahrne H, Carlsson M, Forsberg P, Hugo…
…(EBV) antibody titers. The patient group had more fibrositis tender points (p less than 0.0001), described more somatic complaints (p less than 0.0001), and more depressive symptoms (p less than…
…describe a flu-like state. The search for an etiologic agent has focused on a number of viruses such as Epstein-Barr, enteroviruses, retroviruses, and human herpesvirus-6. Evidence supports persistent viral infection…
…samples were tested for antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus, human herpesvirus-6, and human T-lymphotropic viruses I and II. Leukocytes from typical cases were also assayed for human T-lymphotropic viruses I and…
…consecutive patients with chronic fatigue were interviewed with the National Institute of Mental Health Diagnostic Interview Schedule and completed four self-rating questionnaires measuring psychologic distress, functional disability, and the tendency…
Abstract: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an idiopathic disorder in which the chief symptoms is profound fatigue. To explore the relationship between immune stimulation and fatigue, we developed a murine…
…the community remains largely unexplored. An estimate of the prevalence in the population is presented, approximating the Centers for Disease Control criteria as well as the prevalence estimates of the…