This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
[{'content': "Korsakoff's psychosis is seen in? \nSelect and explain. \nA. CRF, B. Alcohol withdrawl, C. Cirrhosis, D. All", 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans: A i.e. Alcohol withdrawalKorsakoff syndrome is an amnestic disorder caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency associated with prolonged ingestion of alcoholConditions resulting in thiamine deficiency and its effects include chronic alcoholism and severe malnutrition.Alcoholism may co-occur with poor nutrition, which in addition to inflammation of the stomach lining, causes thiamine deficiency.Other causes include dietary deficiencies, prolonged vomiting, eating disorders, and the effects of chemotherapy.It can also occur in pregnant women who have a form of extreme morning sickness known as hyperemesis gravidarum. Mercury poisoning can also lead to Korsakoff's syndrome", 'role': 'assistant'}]