Stomach virus 'could trigger ME' US researchers have produced compelling evidence linking chronic fatigue syndrome to a stomach virus. The researchers examined 165 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome - also known as ME (myalgic encephalitis) - and long-standing gut complaints. More than 80% of samples were infected with an enterovirus, compared with just seven of 34 samples taken from healthy volunteers. Here is more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6990957.stm