Korsakoff syndrome true is/are:
Korsakoff syndrome is due to thiamine deficiency. Apa from alcoholism, malnutrition can also cause it. Korsakoff syndrome Chronic neurological complication of long term alcohol use a. Amnesia - Anterograde(m/c) > retrograde b. Learning difficulties c. Confabulations Rx = vitamin B1 oral (Thiamine) for 3 to 12 months * only 20% recover with treatment.
Can be seen in chronic alcoholics
Absence of intellectual decline
Chronic amnestic syndrome
All of the above
Substance Related and Addictive Disorders