High rates of alterations in the genes that produce mucosal proteins suggest that a damaged mucous layer in the eyes, nose or upper respiratory systems of people with chronic fatigue syndrome could be providing pathogens or toxins easier entry - possibly producing neuroinflammation and central sensitization.
A barrage of "long hauler" COVID-19 media stories plus several large studies and registries tracking how people with COVID-19 fare over time provides hope for the long suffering and neglected chronic fatigue syndrome community that their disease will finally be taken seriously.
As Dr. Peterson watched the coronavirus bear down on his community it was like deja vu. Thirty-six years ago Peterson was at the heart of one of the most infamous ME/CFS outbreaks in history – the 1984 Incline Village outbreak. Poor testing then had contributed...
Active Epstein-Barr virus found in a significant subset of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) suggests that viral reactivation could be playing a role.
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