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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term illness. It causes severe fatigue and many other symptoms. Learn about managing them.

Infectious DiseaseMusculoskeletal

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Definition

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term illness. It causes severe fatigue and many other symptoms. Learn about managing them.

Concept record

Canonical title
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Alphabetical key
M
Category
Infectious Disease
Content type
Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
CFS, Chronic fatigue syndrome, ME/CFS, Myalgic encephalomyelitis, SEID, Systemic exertion intolerance disease
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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