myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), complex condition characterized by persistent debilitating fatigue that has no identifiable cause. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a remarkably complex illness and remains incompletely understood. These factors complicate its accurate diagnosis and have raised questions regarding its naming and description. Worldwide, an estimated 0.2 to 2.8 percent of people are affected by ME/CFS. However, prevalence rates likely are much higher because an estimated 90 percent of persons living with...