Chronic Fatigue Epstein Barr Share Similar Symptoms

Many medical professionals believe there is connection between chronic fatigue and Epstein Barr virus in that some of the conditions sparked by the virus are also seen as triggers for chronic fatigue syndrome. Although there is no definitive cause of chronic fatigue Epstein Barr does share some of the same symptoms and causes some of the same illnesses associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Researchers indicate that about 95 percent of adults between the ages of 35 and 40 will be infected with Epstein Barr virus at some point in their lives, and when it occurs in adolescents it usually causes mononucleosis. One link being suggested between chronic fatigue Epstein Barr virus is the belief that mononucleosis can be a trigger for the syndrome. Much like Epstein Barr lays dormant in cells for several years, the chronic fatigue Epstein Barr connection is also prevalent in their symptoms.

A constant lack of energy with chronic fatigue is also symptomatic with mononucleosis, along with muscle and joint pain, sore throat and swollen lymph glands. Similar symptoms exist with chronic fatigue syndrome and although diagnostic tests can show the presence of Epstein Barr and treatment is available, connecting chronic fatigue and Epstein Barr is still not complete.

Ailments Share Common Affected Systems

There is a belief that chronic fatigue syndrome affects the nervous system as well as the immune system, as well as in the lymphatic system. With similar symptoms common to both chronic fatigue and Epstein Barr some researchers are convinced of the tie in between the two seemingly separate disorders. Typically, once the Epstein Barr virus has completed its four to six-week period, the virus is no longer active. Those who still suffer the effects after six months should consider tests for other problems, such as chronic fatigue syndrome.

Clinical studies of persons with chronic fatigue Epstein Barr viruses have been incomplete in showing the connection. Just as the Epstein Barr virus has not been conclusively shown to cause any chronic conditions. However, tests continue on patients with infectious Epstein Barr and those with chronic fatigue syndrome to find a link. Since no lab tests are available to detect chronic fatigue, it is believed that tests for Epstein Barr, which can show a false positive in as many as 10 to 15 percent of tested patients, may lead to discovery of a cause and a cure.

Research continues in the United States as well as in Britain to learn why many of the issues caused by Epstein Barr virus are often seen in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and are viewed as trigger for the ailment.