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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
In the [[WHO]]'s ICD10, PVFS is a group header within 'other disorders of the brain', a [[neurologic]]al category. It is furthermore explicitly excluded from [[neurotic]] disorders. Listed under PVFS is [[myalgic encephalomyelitis|benign myalgic encephalomyelitis]].<ref>Ramsay MA (1986), "Postviral Fatigue Syndrome. The saga of Royal Free disease", London, ISBN 0-906923-96-4</ref> Several alternative diagnoses to ME such as [[chronic fatigue syndrome]] (CFS) and [[neuromyasthenia]] are included in the alphabetic list of the ICD10. | In the [[WHO]]'s ICD10, PVFS is a group header within 'other disorders of the brain', a [[neurologic]]al category. It is furthermore explicitly excluded from [[neurotic]] disorders. Listed under PVFS is [[myalgic encephalomyelitis|benign myalgic encephalomyelitis]].<ref>Ramsay MA (1986), "Postviral Fatigue Syndrome. The saga of Royal Free disease", London, ISBN 0-906923-96-4</ref> Several alternative diagnoses to ME such as [[chronic fatigue syndrome]] (CFS) and [[neuromyasthenia]] are included in the alphabetic list of the ICD10. | ||
Post-viral syndromes may also include [[post-polio syndrome]] and [[multiple sclerosis]]. | Post-viral syndromes may also include [[post-polio syndrome]] and [[multiple sclerosis]]. | ||
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==Risk factors== | ==Risk factors== | ||
Viral infections that are suspected of causing post-viral fatigue syndromes are, among others, [[herpes simplex]] infections, including [[mononucleosis]]. | |||
Research indicates that that the chance of developing a post-viral fatigue syndrome is more strongly related to the severity of the infection rather than to [[demography|demographic]], [[psychology|psychological]] or [[microbiology|microbiological]] characteristics.<ref name="Hickie06"/> | Research indicates that that the chance of developing a post-viral fatigue syndrome is more strongly related to the severity of the infection rather than to [[demography|demographic]], [[psychology|psychological]] or [[microbiology|microbiological]] characteristics.<ref name="Hickie06"/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Forms of [[cancer]] have also been shown to be post-viral.<ref>Zue Hausen H (2002), "Papillomaviruses and cancer: from basic studies to clinical application", Nat Rev Cancer, May;2(5):342-50, Nat Rev Cancer. 2002 May;2(5):342-50</ref> | |||
Some non-viral diseases, such as [[Lyme disease]], may lead to similar chronic symptoms. | Some non-viral diseases, such as [[Lyme disease]], may lead to similar chronic symptoms. | ||
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[[Category:Myalgic encephalomyelitis]] | [[Category:Myalgic encephalomyelitis]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorder]] | [[Category:Neurological disorder]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:20, 26 October 2008
Post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) is a condition that presents a fatigue state resulting from a viral infection. The term is not widely used, but the state of prolonged or severe fatigue after illness is not uncommon. Some people experience fatigue and related symptoms for months or years following a severe viral infection.[1]
Classification
In the WHO's ICD10, PVFS is a group header within 'other disorders of the brain', a neurological category. It is furthermore explicitly excluded from neurotic disorders. Listed under PVFS is benign myalgic encephalomyelitis.[2] Several alternative diagnoses to ME such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and neuromyasthenia are included in the alphabetic list of the ICD10.
Post-viral syndromes may also include post-polio syndrome and multiple sclerosis.
Some researchers claim that post-viral fatigue syndrome is a biological state of weakness or activation of, or damage to the immune system,[3] and that it is common to many post-viral syndromes.
Risk factors
Viral infections that are suspected of causing post-viral fatigue syndromes are, among others, herpes simplex infections, including mononucleosis.
Research indicates that that the chance of developing a post-viral fatigue syndrome is more strongly related to the severity of the infection rather than to demographic, psychological or microbiological characteristics.[1]
See also
Forms of cancer have also been shown to be post-viral.[4]
Some non-viral diseases, such as Lyme disease, may lead to similar chronic symptoms.
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