A 78-year-old man comes to A&E acutely confused. On examination, you find him to be globally weak | Medibuddy
21st June 2023

A 78-year-old man comes to A&E acutely confused. On examination, you find him to be globally weak

A 78-year-old man comes to A&E acutely confused.

On examination, you find him to be globally weak, with incoordination and myoclonic jerks throughout the body, especially in the face and the limbs.

What is the most likely cause of his myoclonic jerks?

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