ME/CFS Diagnosis and Management in Children and Adolescents: A Clinical Primer

Summary

This article is a primer on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) in young people, published on PubMed. It highlights that ME/CFS is a complex disease affecting children and adolescents as well as adults, with no established etiology. The primer notes that while many pediatricians and healthcare providers are aware of ME/CFS, they often lack essential knowledge needed for proper diagnosis and treatment, leading to young patients experiencing symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis.