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Wernicke’s encephalopathy

Wernicke’s encephalopathy Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute brain disorder marked by eye-movement problems, poor coordination, and changes in thinking or level of consciousness.

Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute brain disorder marked by eye-movement problems, poor coordination, and changes in thinking or level of consciousness. It is associated with thiamine deficiency and chronic alcoholism, and prolonged thiamine deficiency may progress to Korsakoff syndrome.