Although Many Viruses Can Cause Meningitis, the Most Common Viral

question 7

Multiple Choice

Although many viruses can cause meningitis, the most common viral cause is ______.

• A) enterovirus
• B) arbovirus
• C) herpes simplex
• D) arenavirus
• E) cytomegalovirus

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Definitions:

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