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Delirium
Delirium of Mixed Origin | Subacute Delirium | Delirium, Subacute | Deliriums, Subacute | Mixed Origin Delirium | Mixed Origin Deliriums | Subacute Deliriums
A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; agitation; and in some instances autonomic nervous system overactivity. It may result from toxic/metabolic conditions or structural brain lesions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp411-2) |
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