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2.09 Is CFS genetic?

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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.

2.09 Is CFS genetic?

Several studies suggest that there may be a genetic component to
CFS. This is not surprising since CFS seems to involve immune
dysfunction to some degree, and immune-related illnesses often have a
genetic component. The evidence on this point is not clear. And the
fact that there seem to be cluster outbreaks of this illness seems to
argue against genetics as being the sole factor.



 

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