Dubbo prospective cohort after three acute infections
Hickie I et al. · 2006 · BMJ
Indexed 2026-11-12.
Reported findings and study design
Reported findings
Prospective follow-up after acute infection, with structured clinical assessment at six months and follow-up through one year.
Dose, route and schedule
Prospective follow-up after acute infection, with structured clinical assessment at six months and follow-up through one year.
Protocol source ↗ · Original article abstract
| Measure | Result | Comparison, timing and statistics |
|---|---|---|
| At six months | 29/253 (12%) had prolonged illness; 28/253 (11%) met the study’s chronic fatigue syndrome criteria. | |
| Predictors | Acute illness severity was the main predictor; rates were similar across the three pathogens. |
Rates apply to this recruited cohort and its historical diagnostic criteria.
Source for these results ↗ · Reviewed 2026-11-12
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Study limitations and source details
Study limitations
- Rates apply to this recruited cohort and its historical diagnostic criteria.
Source access
Prospective follow-up after acute infection, with structured clinical assessment at six months and follow-up through one year.
Source reviewed 2026-11-12.
Citation and original source
Original source: Hickie I et al.. Dubbo prospective cohort after three acute infections BMJ 2006.
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