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Delirium

definition

Delirium - a mental disturbance of relatively short duration usually reflecting a toxic state, marked by illusions, hallucinations, delusions, excitement, restlessness, and incoherence.

Causes Incidence and risk factors 

The causes of delirium are several including poisons, alcohol withdrawal, infections, hepatic failure, drug intoxications and hospitalisation of patient with previous dementia.