What Is the Major Difference Between Bacterial and Viral Meningitis

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the major difference between bacterial and viral meningitis?

• A) unlike bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis usually resolves without complications in several weeks
• B) unlike bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis is referred to as "aseptic" because of lack of cellular presence in CSF
• C) unlike bacterial meningitis, viral meningitis is usually treated symptomatically with medication for pain and fever as well as fluids for rehydration.
• D) all are correct

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