Korsakoff's syndrome

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Contents 1 Definition 2 Description 3 Causes and Symptoms 4 Diagnosis 5 Treatment 6 Prognosis 7 Prevention 8 Works Cited

Definition

� Korsakoff�s syndrome is a memory disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, also called thiamine

� Named after Sergei Korsakoff, the neuropsychiatrist who popularized the theory

Description

Causes and Symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prognosis

Prevention

Works Cited

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Korsakoff's Syndrome

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