Chronic fatigue syndrome risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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The exact cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown. However, there an increased risk of developing CFS is observed in patients infected with epstein barr virus or human herpes virus-6 (HHV-6). Additionally, a weak immune system response may also increase the risk of developing CFS.