Autoimmunity in CFS

Interesting article to read!

http://bb-cfs.blogspot.be/2012/07/autoimmunity-in-cfs.html?utm_source=BP_recent

Whilst autoimmunity in CFS may be considered a peripheral phenomenon, it’s potential importance is highlighted by the recent Rituximab study (B-lymphocyte depletion) which demonstrated significant therapeutic benefit ⁸. Putative factors underpinning autoimmunity in CFS include oxidative stress, altered gut permeability, chronic inflammation and chronic immune activation ^3,9.