Methods for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome

Details Methods for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome Methods for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome

2007-10-30

2009-08-25

Nickol, Gary B. (Department: 1648)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving virus or bacteriophage

C424S204100, C424S217100

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ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for detecting enteroviral antigens in the stomach of patients having symptoms consistent with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The presence of enteroviral viral antigens in the stomach of these patients is then correlated with the patients' symptoms to establish a diagnosis of CFS.

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