The Difference Between Encephalitis and Meningitis Is That

question 10

Multiple Choice

 The difference between encephalitis and meningitis is that

• A) encephalitis can be life threatening but meningitis cannot.
• B) meningitis can be life threatening but encephalitis cannot.
• C) encephalitis is caused by bacteria but meningitis is caused by a virus.
• D) encephalitis is an infection of the brain itself, whereas meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and/or spinal cord.

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