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Even “minor” infections can cause ME/CFS
Simmaron Research blog post, by Cort Johnson, 5 July 2017: Even “Minor” Infections Can Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Giardia hasn’t historically ranked high as a potential cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Some anecdotal reports suggest that a Giardia outbreak may … Continue reading →
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ME/CFS: A new explanation – and cure from Dr Willy Eriksen?
Tracy Duvall blog post, 10 June 2017: ME/CFS: A new explanation – and cure? In a recent paper, Dr. Willy Eriksen proposes a complete explanation for the development, diversity, and persistence of myalgic encephalomyelitis, aka chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). He … Continue reading →
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Research protocol for Mental training for CFS/ME in adolescents
Norwegian research studies: Protocol for intervention «Mental training for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) following EBV infection in adolescents: a randomised controlled trial» 26 March 2016 This blogpost will provide you with the research protocol for the mental/biopsychological/ adjusting behavorial intervention and RTC … Continue reading →
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CFS and Epstein Barr virus in one clinical case
Research abstract: Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex illness with different clinical definition, etiological models and treatments. A lot of studies have focused on the concomitance with herpesviridae infections, especially Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). We report a clinical case … Continue reading →
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Hormones, autoimmunity and/or viruses at work in ME/CFS
Cort Johnson explores the significance of a study into age peaks in ME/CFS: Age patterns provide pointer A Norwegian study of ME/CFS patient records that found two age peaks in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, one starting from ages 10-19, the other … Continue reading →
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Tagged age peaks, autoimmune disorders, EBV, Epstein Barr virus, estrogen, hormones, IBS, Irritable bowel syndrome, mononucleosis, pain, testosterone, viruses
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Different responses to EBV in MS and CFS could lead to diagnostic marker
Abstract Most humans carry a considerable number of persisting viral infections, frequently in a latent state. Chronic infections may intermittently reactivate especially under immune suppression and play an important role as trigger or cofactor for autoimmune diseases and cancer. Correlation … Continue reading →
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Severity of infection leads to CFS in adolescents
Abstract This study focused on identifying risk factors for adolescent post-infectious chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), utilizing a prospective, nested case–control longitudinal design in which over 300 teenagers with infectious mononucleosis (IM) [aka EBV or glandular fever] were identified through primary … Continue reading →
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Epstein Barr virus following immune deficiency found in CFS subgroup
Abstract Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has long been discussed as a possible cause or trigger of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In a subset of patients the disease starts with infectious mononucleosis and both enhanced and diminished EBV-specific antibody titers have been … Continue reading →
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Tagged B cells, diagnostic marker, EBV, Epstein Barr virus, mononucleosis, T-cells
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Deficient EBV cell response in CFS
Abstract Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has long been discussed as a possible causeor trigger of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In a subset of patients the disease starts with infectious mononucleosis and both enhanced and diminished EBV-specific antibody titers have been reported. … Continue reading →
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Antiviral valganciclovir helps CFS subgroup
In a study by Dr Jose Montoya in the USA half of CFS patients suffering from HHV-6 and EBV viruses make an improvement of 30% or more. Abstract Valganciclovir has been reported to improve physical and cognitive symptoms in patients … Continue reading →
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