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A pediatric case definition for myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

For a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), most researchers use criteria that were developed by Fukuda et al. (1994), with modifications suggested by Reeves et al. (2003). However, this case definition was established for adults rather than children. A Canadian Case Definition (ME/CFS; Myalg...

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Published in:Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Vol. 13; no. 2/3; pp. 1 - 45
Main Authors: Jason LA, Jordan K, Miike T, Bell DS, Lapp C, Torres-Harding S, Rowe K, Gurwitt A, De Meirleir K, Van Hoof ELS
Format: questionnaire/scale tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2006
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          Jason LA
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          Bell DS
          Lapp C
          Torres-Harding S
          Rowe K
          Gurwitt A
          De Meirleir K
          Van Hoof ELS
        affil: DePaul University, Center for Community Research, 990 West Fullerton Ave, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60614; Ljason@depaul.edu
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          Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Diagnosis
          Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Epidemiology
          Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Symptoms
          Pediatrics Standards
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      ab: For a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), most researchers use criteria that were developed by Fukuda et al. (1994), with modifications suggested by Reeves et al. (2003). However, this case definition was established for adults rather than children. A Canadian Case Definition (ME/CFS; Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/CFS) has recently been developed, with more specific inclusion criteria (Carruthers et al., 2003). Again, the primary aim of this case definition is to diagnose adult CFS. A significant problem in the literature is the lack of both a pediatric definition of ME/CFS and a reliable instrument to assess it. These deficiencies can lead to criterion variance problems resulting in studies labeling children with a wide variety of symptoms as having ME/CFS. Subsequently, comparisons between articles become more difficult, decreasing the possibility of conducting a meta-analysis. This article presents recommendations developed by the International Association of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pediatric Case Definition Working group for a ME/CFS pediatric case definition. It is hoped that this pediatric case definition will lead to more appropriate identification of children and adolescents with ME/CFS.
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