Viral meningitis is also called "aseptic meningitis"
A) to indicate no bacteria are involved.
B) because it is frequently a nosocomial infection.
C) since it is treatable with antiviral medications.
D) because it is vaccine-preventable.
E) to distinguish it from encephalitis.
A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Viral Diseases of the Nervous System
Learning Outcome: 20.12
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