Interní Med. 2010; 12(9): 419-423

Chronic fatigue syndrome

RNDr.Petr Šíma, CSc.
Sektor imunologie a gnotobiologie, Mikrobiologický ústav, v. v. i., AV ČR, Praha

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) represents a multisystemic disease accompanied by multiple non-specific and frequently uncertain

symptoms of unknown etiology. CFS affects more various organs and owing to fluctuating neurotransmitter and hormonal regulations

it manifests by varied complaints, sufferings, and impairments of vegetative functions, muscular weakness, psychic and neurological

disturbances, and last but not least, a substantial decline of antiinfectious and anticancerous immunity.

Keywords: definition of CFS, symptoms, diagnostic criteria, possible causes, possible therapy

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