In a patient who is an alcoholic, which of the following causes delirium tremens?
Correct Answer: Acute infection
Description: 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.
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