Chronic fatigue caused by brain injury due to glandular fever: study

... Those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome might be experiencing temporary brain damage caused by glandular fever, a study, by University of New South Wales, has found. Glandular fever, which is caused by Epstein-Barr virus, is characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue, whereas chronic fatigue has symptoms like muscular weakness, pain, cognitive and digestive disturbances, hypersensitivity, depression and most importantly, low stamina and energy. ...