Article: Method for diagnosing and alleviating the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome

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United States Patent 6,399,622

Lerner June 4, 2002

Inventors: Lerner; A. (525 Harmon, Birmingham, MI 48009)

Appl. No.: 971291

Filed: October 3, 2001

Method for diagnosing and alleviating the symptoms of chronic fatigue

syndrome

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Abstract

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A method for alleviating chronic fatigue syndrome with the administration of

antiviral agents. Based on clinical tests, chronic fatigue syndrome is a

persistent herpes virus infection including incomplete virus multiplication

and thus administration of antiviral agents are shown to alleviate the

symptoms associated with the disorder. Based on therapeutic trials, patients

receiving the recommended antiviral treatment, have experienced significant

reduction or elimination of the symptoms associated with chronic fatigue

syndrome. A method of diagnosis of the chronic fatigue syndrome is further

disclosed.

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