A child is brought to the hospital with high fever and headache. During examination a stiff neck is noted. What sign indicates the child has viral meningitis instead of bacterial meningitis?
A) blood in the CSF.
B) cloudy CSF.
C) paralysis.
D) clear CSF.
E) peripheral nerve pain.
D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Viral Diseases of the Nervous System
Learning Outcome: 20.12
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