Award-winning essay of the NJME/CFSA 2017 Medical Scholar Program: "A Narrative Synthesis for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome"

Oxford criteria is NOT similar to CCC/ICC.

Could be multiple pathogens, could be novel pathogens, could be lack of ability to detect the pathogens, etc. Our current knowledge of human pathogens, is only a fraction of the truth. (recent example - https://www.folio.ca/u-of-a-scientists-discover-a-hidden-cause-of-encephalitis)

Too much emphasis on psychological stress, when for most people the illness is triggered by a viral infection. There are a multitude of known pathogens that can cause severe illness and brain injury, so it's illogical to assume that the psychological aspect is more relevant than the pathogens.

i can't comment on the technical stuff.

it's wonderful to see medical students researching ME. even partial knowledge is better than the current medical abuse of ME patients.