Infection within the subarachnoid space or throughout the pia mater and the arachnoid membrane is referred to as:

a. meningoencephalitis.
b. aseptic meningitis.
c. encephalitis.
d. meningitis.


D
Infection within the subarachnoid space or throughout the leptomeninges is called meningitis. Based on the host's response to the invading microorganism, meningitis is divided into two major categories: purulent meningitis and aseptic meningitis.

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