Chronic fatigue syndrome related to herpes simplex viruses infection - a narrative review

• Main Authors: Kuba Bieńkowski (Author), Albert Bielaska (Author), Ewelina Wesołek-Bielaska (Author), Wojciech Kołodziej (Author), Jakub Krzysztof Gałązka (Author), Magdalena Greszta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This article reviews the potential impact of herpes simplex viruses (HSV) on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). HSV-1 and HSV-2 are prevalent pathogens, with HSV-1 acquired early in life and HSV-2 typically transmitted sexually. Studies have shown an association between HSV and CFS, with HSV-1 detected...