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Powerful anti-herpes drug: hope for ME/CFS/FM patients

Powerful anti-herpes drug moves forward: hope for ME/CFS/FM patients by Cort Johnson, June 8, 2015. The “IT” drug for herpesviruses Chimerix has been producing the “it” herpesvirus drug under production. Brincidofovir (formerly CM001) is another example of technology moving forward. … Continue reading

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CFS: searching for a microbial etiology

Book chapter abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome [CFS] is a symptom complex of unknown cause which is commonly present in the population, and has been labeled as postinfectious neuromyasthenia for many decades. A microbial etiology has been considered for this disorder … Continue reading

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Immune changes in peripheral blood in CFS

Book chapter abstract: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is recognized by the WHO as an alternative nameĀ  for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, which has been classified as a disease of the central nervous system since 1969. The concept that chronic microbial infection drives … Continue reading

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Valacyclovir (antiviral) treatment of chronic fatigue in adolescents

Abstract Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) presents with fatigue, low motivation, diminished mood, and reduced activity, all symptoms having extensive diagnostic overlaps with depression. Studies have linked chronic viral infections with CFS, and antiviral therapy has effectively treated CFS in adult … 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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