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COMT gene dysfunction linked to susceptibility to infection in CFS
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is considered as a neuroimmunological disease but the etiology and pathophysiology is poorly understood. Patients suffer from sustained exhaustion, cognitive impairment and an increased sensitivity to pain and sensory stimuli. A subset of … Continue reading
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Increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections in CFS
Research abstract: Background: Previous research has suggested that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients report more upper respiratory tract illnesses (URTIs) than controls. Aims The present study aimed to replicate and extend this research. Method A prospective study of the incidence … Continue reading
