Gulf War syndrome: Proposed causes

  • Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
  • January 2000,
  • 67
  • (1)
  • 17-20;

ABSTRACT

Many veterans of the Persian Gulf War suffer from vague symptoms that have collectively become known as the Gulf War syndrome. Potential explanations include infectious disease, chemical exposure, and psychological stress. To date, no single etiology has been identified to explain Gulf War syndrome conclusively. It may be that multiple illnesses with overlapping symptoms and causes are responsible.

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