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Concern coronavirus may trigger post-viral fatigue syndromes.

Authors :
Wilson, Clare
Source :
New Scientist. 4/18/2020, Vol. 246 Issue 3278, p10-11. 2p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article reports on the claim by researchers that covid-19 survivors could experience a second illness called post-viral fatigue syndromes. Also cited are the previous occurrences of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) after viral infections, and the study by the team of psychiatrist Harvey Moldofsky on the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) survivors who suffered muscle weakness and sleep disorders for up to three years in early 2000s.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
246
Issue :
3278
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
142735443
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0262-4079(20)30746-6