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Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Research on pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is reviewed in this article. Many recent articles in this area highlight the existence of key differences between the adult and pediatric forms of the illness. This review article provides an overview of pediatric ME/CFS, including epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and prognosis. Challenges to the field are identified with the hope that in the future pediatric cases of ME/CFS can be more accurately diagnosed and successfully managed.

Source: Reviews in Health Care

DOI: 10.7175/rhc.28034257-270

Authors: Leonard Jason, Kristen Barker, Abigail Brown

Institution: DePaul University

Language: English

Topic: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases