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Cause of dysphonia and hoarseness of voice includes

A
Thiamine
B
Pyridoxine
C
Vitamin B12
D
Folic Acid
High-Yield Explanation
(A) Thiamine # WERNICKE-KORSAKOFF SYNDROME, which combines Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff psychosis, occurs in some alcoholics who do not consume foods fortified with thiamin.> Wernicke encephalopathy consists of psychomotor slowing or apathy, nystagmus, ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, impaired consciousness, and, if untreated, coma and death. It probably results from severe acute deficiency superimposed on chronic deficiency.> Korsakoff psychosis consists of mental confusion, dysphonia, and confabulation with impaired memory of recent events. It probably results from chronic deficiency and may develop after repeated episodes of Wernicke encephalopathy.

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