Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

General Medicine/Neurology · Neurological

Moderate

Severity

Affects approximately 17-24 million people worldwide; more common in women

Prevalence

Contagious

General Medicine/Neurology

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📖What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a complex, long-term illness characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition.

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