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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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In a patient who is an alcoholic, which of the following causes delirium tremens?
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The correct answer is  Ans: D. Acute infectionThe essential feature of the syndrome is delirium occurring within 1 week after a person stops drinking or reduces intake of alcohol.Physical illness (Eg: hepatitis or pancreatitis) predisposes to the syndrome.