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Post-viral CFS: Post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome is a chronic fatigue condition which may follow severe viral infections. The condition is often debilitating and may be difficult to diagnose due to lack of specific tests for the condition. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Post-viral CFS is available below.
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