What is xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus?
XMRV refers to a retrovirus called xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus first identified in 2006. Reports in the scientific literature offer evidence both for and against an association of XMRV with prostate cancer and more recently, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Research is ongoing.
How do members experience xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus*
Who has xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 2 |