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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Outlook

What to expect with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome:

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome responds well to treatment.
Long-standing Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome can cause permanent damage to the brain.

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Last Updated: Apr 8, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome References:

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