Chronic Infections and Inflammation in ME/CFS
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This study looks at how chronic infections and inflammation affect people with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) compared to healthy people. Researchers want to understand what causes symptoms and find better ways to help.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a diagnosis of ME/CFS, or you are a healthy person without any infection-related chronic conditions.
- You do not have severe anemia (hemoglobin below 9 g/dL).
- You do not have HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C.
- You do not have another infection-related chronic condition like chronic Lyme disease or post-Ebola syndrome (unless it is Long COVID).
- You do not have a serious medical or psychiatric illness that would make it hard to follow the study rules.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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