NOTES

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is generally diagnosed by excluding other conditions and may follow an infection that may or may not have been viral and which may be carried by the affected person. It is most common between the ages of 25 and 45 years and women are affected more often than men. It is associated with easily induced and prolonged episodes of fatigue often accompanied by other symptoms

The condition is relapsing by nature and donation may make symptoms worse, or provoke a relapse in an affected person

PERMANENTLY EXCLUDE:

• If donor has CFS/ME even if the donor is completely recovered 

SEE IF RELEVANT

• MYALGIC ENCEPHALITIS