Key Difference – Wernicke Encephalopathy vs Korsakoff Syndrome Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by the thiamine deficiency and is characterized by a set of acute psychotic symptoms and ophthalmoplegia. This condition can be reversed by thiamine supplementation. But if untreated, Wernicke encephalopathy can progress into an irreversible stage called the Korsakoff syndrome. Thus, they are […]