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Which of the following is true about Wernicke's encephalopathy
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The correct answer is  Answer- D. Presence of horizontal nystagmusWernicke's disease is a common and preventable disorder due to deficiency of thiamine.It is commonly seen in alcoholic patients with chronic thiamine deficiency.Wernicke's encephalopathy is characterized by clinical triad ofGlobal confusionOphthalmoplegraAtariaIt includes horizontal nystatmus on lateral gaze lateral rectus palsy.Gait AtaxiaIt results from combination of polyneuropathy, cerebellar involvement and vestibular paresis.