Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Evidence for an autoimmune disease
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Parallels with Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune disorders are known to affect a substantial number of people worldwide and in some cases may be fatal. They occur in the presence of unregulated inflammatory re‐ sponses including failure in self-tolerance. Some unexplained disorders with immune com‐ promises may demonstrate certain characteristics that suggest an autoimmune disorder including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encepha...
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عنوان ژورنال: Autoimmunity Reviews
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1568-9972
DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2018.01.009