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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

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Description

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) is a disease typically associated with chronic alcoholism, but can also be associated with malnutrition or other conditions which cause nutritional deficiencies. Learn about WKS causes, symptoms, treatment, family and caregiving issues.

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Review Date

3/23/2012