Chronic fatigue syndrome is thought by some to be a disorder resulting from which of the following?
A) Immune-system dysregulation
B) Chronic viral inflammation
C) Depression of cytokines
D) Decrease in interleukins

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Chronic fatigue syndrome is thought to be caused by immune-system dysregulation, as well as dysfunction in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and autonomic nervous system. There is some evidence of chronic viral inflammation, but it is not yet clear if it is a cause or an effect of the disorder. There may also be alterations in cytokine levels, but this is still an area of active research. There is no evidence to suggest a decrease in interleukins as a cause of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Thought by Some to Be a Disorder