Open AccessPediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Author(s) -
Leonard A. Jason,
Kristen Barker,
Abigail Brown
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
reviews in health care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2038-6702
pISSN - 2038-6699
DOI - 10.7175/rhc.28034257-270
Subject(s) - chronic fatigue syndrome , medicine , encephalomyelitis , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , physical therapy , psychiatry , multiple sclerosis
Research on pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is reviewed in this article. Many recent articles in this area highlight the existence of key differences between the adult and pediatric forms of the illness. This review article provides an overview of pediatric ME/ CFS, including epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, treatment, and prognosis. Challenges to the field are identified with the hope that in the future pediatric cases of ME/CFS can be more accurately diagnosed and successfully managed.