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A 25-year-old man is brought in from the Language School due to abnormal behaviour. His tutor noted that he was behaving oddly - distracted in class, confused and disorientated to time, place, and person.
On examination, you find it hard to engage him. He is not fluent in English. You cannot complete a neurological examination due to his inattention. He can focus on you and others but only for a short period of time. He has no evidence of auditory or visual hallucinations.
His vital signs: HR 78 bpm, BP 110/70 mmHg, temp 37°C, BSL 5.5 mmol/L.
What is your differential diagnosis at this stage?