Friday, October 9, 2009

Virus Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome : NPR

Virus Linked To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome : NPR:

Scientists have uncovered a strong link between an unusual virus and chronic fatigue syndrome, which affects more than 1 million people in the United States.

Researchers found that two-thirds of people with chronic fatigue are infected with a retrovirus called XMRV, according to a new study in the journal Science Express. XMRV has also been found in the tumors of some prostate cancer patients.

Scientists say it's too soon to say whether XMRV actually causes chronic fatigue.

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