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Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by K. de Meirleir; Neil R McGregor; Elke L. S Van Hoof is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome about?

<p>Help young CFS sufferers cope with this debilitating illness</p> <p>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness that can have devastating effects for those afflicted, especially children and adolescents. Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome discusses this growing problem and its many facets in depth, including the mounting prevalence of incidents in the population and detailed explanations of diagnostic criteria. Case studies are provided to illustrate the issues those afflicted with CFS face, such as increasing isolation, decreasing school attendance, the length of time it typically takes to get diagnosed, and the impact on leisure activities.</p> <p>Current criteria for CFS were designed for use in adults, with few studies done on assessing how appropriate these criteria are for children and adolescents. Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome provides the criteria for first-time diagnosis of pediatric CFS and includes practical recommendations developed by the International Association of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pediatric Case Definition Working Group. This book closely examines the potential impact that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has on child and adolescent functioning,

Author

K. de Meirleir; Neil R McGregor; Elke L. S Van Hoof

Publisher

Haworth Medical ; BRAD [distributor

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780789035325

Subjects

Medical, Health & Fitness, Nursing