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Mulrow CD, Ramirez G, Cornell JE, et al. Defining and Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2001 Oct. (Evidence Reports/Technology Assessments, No. 42.)

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