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Gut infection could underlie symptoms in CFS
Cort Johnson gives an overview of recent research and possible treatment approaches, January 13, 2015: “We are cautiously optimistic regarding these results because, if confirmed, we may have identified a contributing factor to the innate immune issues associated with ME/CFS and a … Continue reading
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Tagged autoimmune disorders, bacterial overgrowth, gut, HERVs, human endogenous retroviruses, immune system, immunoglobulins, leaky gut, pDCs, plasmacytoid dendritic cells, Whittemore-Peterson Institute, WPI
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HERV found in the guts of people with ME
Research Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a debilitating illness of unknown etiology characterized by neurocognitive dysfunction, inflammation, immune abnormalities and gastrointestinal distress. An increasing body of evidence suggests that disruptions in the gut may contribute to the induction of … Continue reading
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Tagged gastrointestinal disorder, HERV, human endogenous retroviral, Kenny L de Meirleir, plasmacytoid dendritic cells
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