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Immune System Gone Haywire? By Susan Levine,
MD
Numerous research findings indicate immune system
abnormalities associated with CFS. This article describes six prominent findings
from the past 18 years of research, complemented by sidebars from researchers
Andrew Lloyd and Charles Raison, highlighting recent research developments.
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About the author: Susan Levin, MD, has been
researching and treating CFS patients since 1986. Her early CFS research focused
on low natural killer cell activity, disturbances in autonomic nervous system
function, the potential role of retroviruses, and cortisol levels and other
endocrine aspects of CFS. She received her medical degree from Albert Einstein
College of Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine, allergy and
immunology, and infectious diseases.
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