Viruses, neurosis and fatigue

J Psychosom Res. 1994 Aug;38(6):499-514. doi: 10.1016/0022-3999(94)90047-7.

Abstract

The evidence for viral infections as a cause of anxiety, depression and fatigue is reviewed. It is argued that in order to fully understand any proposed relationship the effects of psychosocial factors on immunity, convalescence and illness behaviour must be acknowledged.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anxiety Disorders / immunology
  • Anxiety Disorders / psychology
  • Anxiety Disorders / virology
  • Convalescence / psychology
  • Depressive Disorder / immunology
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Depressive Disorder / virology
  • Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / immunology
  • Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / psychology
  • Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic / virology*
  • Humans
  • Neurotic Disorders / immunology
  • Neurotic Disorders / psychology
  • Neurotic Disorders / virology*
  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Sick Role
  • Virus Diseases / immunology
  • Virus Diseases / psychology
  • Virus Diseases / virology*