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2.08 Is CFS contagious?

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This article is from the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) FAQ, by cfs-news@cais.com (Roger Burns) with numerous contributions by others.

2.08 Is CFS contagious?

Since the cause of the illness is not known, the question of contagion
is not known. Many studies suggest that there is no correlation
between CFS and casual or intimate contact. On the other hand, there
are infrequent but occasional reports of cluster outbreaks of CFS. How
that can happen, while at the same time in other instances intimate
family members do not pass on the disease, remains one of the
mysteries of this illness.



 

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