Wernick's encephalopathy is caused by deficiency of______________?
Correct answer: A. Thiamine
- A. Thiamine
- B. Cyanocobalamine
- C. Niacin
- D. Riboflavin
Explanation
Wernicke encephalopathy results from thiamine, or vitamin B1, deficiency and classically causes confusion, ataxia, and ophthalmoplegia. The other listed vitamins are associated with different deficiency syndromes.
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