print email comment close Chronic Fatigue Syndrome URL: http://www.cdc.gov/cfs/ Description: Information on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), "a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity." Covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and possible causes. Includes a directory of patient support groups, and a glossary of related terms. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Infectious Diseases Extra Keywords myalgic encephalomyelitis Library of Congress Subject Headings: Chronic fatigue syndrome LII Database Information: Record 7517 created by Carole Leita on 01/16/1999 Last modification on 06/17/2006 Published: 01/16/1999   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/7517