Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome often accompanies
A) transient global amnesia.
B) COPD.
C) long-term chronic alcoholism.
D) traumatic brain injury.

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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is often seen in individuals with long-term chronic alcoholism as it is caused by a thiamine deficiency due to poor nutrition from heavy alcohol consumption. It is not typically associated with transient global amnesia, COPD, or traumatic brain injury.

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Often Accompanies