Wernicke encephalopathy syndrome is caused by a deficiency of which of the following?

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Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1).  Wernicke encephalopathy results from a dietary deficiency in thiamin. The disorder is most commonly found in chronic alcoholics due to their poor dietetic lifestyles. Wernicke encephalopathy is a syndrome characterized by ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, nystagmus, confusion, and impairment of short-term memory.

Wernicke Encephalopathy Syndrome Is Caused by a Deficiency of Which