Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Children
- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Vol. 1 (1), 9-33
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j092v01n01_03
Abstract
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), formerly called chronic Epstein-Barr virus syndrome, chronic mononucleosis, and numerous other names, is a symptom complex characterized by marked functional limitation which affects children as well as adults. The symptom complex, physical examination, laboratory evaluation, clinical course, and differential diagnosis are reviewed with particular emphasis upon CFS in children. Management consists of a comprehensive treatment plan including medical, educational, and psychosocial support wiih the aim of reducing both symptom and activity limitation. While etiology is unknown, the use of the term "chronic fatigue syndrome" is appropriate for children with marked functional limitation due to unexplained fatigue who have the associated symptom complex and physical examination findings characteristic of this condition.Keywords
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