In a patient who is an alcoholic, which of the following causes delirium tremens?: (A) Small consumption of alcohol, (B) Gradual withdrawal from alcohol, (C) Fatty liver, (D) Acute infection
Answer is D. 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.