Study shows ME/CFS 'virus link' found in children

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    A study on children has found further evidence that ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus.

    Scientists at the University of Dundee study found abnormalities in the white blood cells of children with ME/CFS, suggesting they had been fighting off infection.

    Period7 Sept 2010

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    • TitleStudy shows ME/CFS 'virus link' found in children
      Degree of recognitionNational
      Media name/outletBBC News
      Media typeTelevision
      Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
      Date7/09/10
      DescriptionScientists at the University of Dundee study found abnormalities in the white blood cells of children with ME/CFS, suggesting they had been fighting off infection.

      ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), causes debilitating tiredness.
      Producer/AuthorEleanor Bradford
      URLhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-11204884
      PersonsJill Belch
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