Tag Archives: Epstein Barr virus

Severity of infection leads to CFS in adolescents

Posted on February 18, 2014 by wames

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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Valganciclovir yn driniaeth bosibl ar gyfer CFS is-set

Posted on September 2, 2013 by wames

Research abstract  There is no known treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Little is known about its pathogenesis. Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) have been proposed as infectious triggers. Method: Thirty CFS patients with elevated IgG antibody … Continue reading →

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Antiviral valganciclovir helps CFS subgroup

Posted on October 18, 2012 by wames

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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