Chutko, L S, Surushkina, S Yu, Yakovenko, E A et al. · Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova · 2024 · DOI
This article reviews existing research on ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) in children. The authors summarize what scientists have learned about how common the condition is, what causes it, how doctors diagnose it, and what treatments might help. A major focus is on cognitive problems—like difficulty concentrating and brain fog—that children with ME/CFS often experience.
ME/CFS significantly impacts children's quality of life, school attendance, and development. Understanding the disease's epidemiology, clinical features unique to children, and cognitive effects is essential for earlier recognition and improved management. This consolidated overview of current research may help clinicians better diagnose and treat affected children.
This review does not establish definitive causes of ME/CFS or prove the efficacy of specific treatments—it summarizes what others have published. The conclusions are limited by the quality and scope of underlying studies reviewed. It does not provide new experimental data or test new therapeutic interventions.
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