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The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic debilitating condition affecting both physical and mental functioning. It was first quoted as a 'new disease'spreading in the developed countries. It became a major issue by doctors, professionals and the media for the past 15 years. CFS was not...

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Main Author: Zainal, Nor Zuraida
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Published: Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya 2000
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spelling my.um.eprints.245222020-07-20T02:38:49Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/24522/ The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review Zainal, Nor Zuraida R Medicine Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic debilitating condition affecting both physical and mental functioning. It was first quoted as a 'new disease'spreading in the developed countries. It became a major issue by doctors, professionals and the media for the past 15 years. CFS was not only affecting the adults but childhood fatigue has also been noted. The CFS patients commonly described themselves to be perfectionists. highly driven, energetic and motivated before the condition started. Studies have been focused on the definition. diagnosis and management of CFS. However. the understanding of CPS and what cause it is still unclear and controversial. Thus the aetiological factors of CFS are reviewed in this article. Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya 2000 Article PeerReviewed Zainal, Nor Zuraida (2000) The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review. Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC), 5 (2). pp. 73-77. ISSN 1823-7339 https://jummec.um.edu.my/article/view/4466
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Zainal, Nor Zuraida
The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review
description Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic debilitating condition affecting both physical and mental functioning. It was first quoted as a 'new disease'spreading in the developed countries. It became a major issue by doctors, professionals and the media for the past 15 years. CFS was not only affecting the adults but childhood fatigue has also been noted. The CFS patients commonly described themselves to be perfectionists. highly driven, energetic and motivated before the condition started. Studies have been focused on the definition. diagnosis and management of CFS. However. the understanding of CPS and what cause it is still unclear and controversial. Thus the aetiological factors of CFS are reviewed in this article.
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author Zainal, Nor Zuraida
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title The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review
title_short The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review
title_full The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review
title_fullStr The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review
title_full_unstemmed The aetiology of chronic fatique syndrome: A review
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publisher Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
publishDate 2000
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https://jummec.um.edu.my/article/view/4466
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