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Case Study 10-A: John is a 52-year-old factory worker.He has been admitted to the hospital and presents with muscle weakness and inflammation of his mouth.He is a bit confused and states that he isn't drinking now although he has a history of alcohol abuse.He has lost quite a bit of weight in the last six months, and his dietary intake has been poor.He was laid off a year ago but he is back to work part-time.Further testing has been ordered to determine the cause for concern and confirm the diagnosis.
-Which of the following diagnoses best fits the description?


A) Pernicious anemia
B) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
C) Pellagra
D) Ariboflavinosis

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