From Perplexity A.I. If one studies all the medical literature on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and AIDS, what viruses, infections, and pathological findings do they have in common? If one studies all the medical literature on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and AIDS, what viruses, infections, and pathological findings do they have in common? When reviewing the medical literature on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ME) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), several viruses, infections, and pathological findings are noted to overlap, though the diseases have distinct etiologies and clinical courses. Viruses and Infections in Common Herpesviruses: Both conditions are associated with increased prevalence or reactivation of herpesviruses, notably Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) . In AIDS, CMV is a common opportunistic infection, while in CFS, studies have found higher odd...