| The chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis)--myth or mystery? | |
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PMID: 3055363 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis has caused great confusion, misunderstanding and perhaps even mismanagement of many persons presenting with a variety of combinations of ill-defined complaints. The history, possible pathogenesis and clinical features, of what is probably in most instances a post-viral infection syndrome, are reviewed. The recent Centers for Disease Control case definition is summarised and simplified. The need for such uniformity of definition, acceptable to most workers in the field, is emphasised in order to facilitate further studies into the cause, diagnosis, course and treatment of CFS. The difficulty in treating this condition and the currently recommended management are described. Double-blind controlled studies are essential in assessing any proposed new treatment. |
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Authors:
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F H Spracklen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde Volume: 74 ISSN: 0256-9574 ISO Abbreviation: S. Afr. Med. J. Publication Date: 1988 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-12-07 Completed Date: 1988-12-07 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404520 Medline TA: S Afr Med J Country: SOUTH AFRICA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 448-52 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town. |
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Age Factors Encephalomyelitis* / etiology Fatigue* / etiology Female Humans Sex Factors Syndrome |
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