Viral meningitis is also called ʺaseptic meningitisʺ
A) to distinguish it from encephalitis.
B) because it is frequently a nosocomial infection.
C) since it is treatable with antiviral medications.
D) to indicate no bacteria are involved.
E) because it is vaccine-preventable.

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Viral meningitis is termed "aseptic" because it is not caused by bacteria, meaning no bacteria are involved in the infection.

Viral Meningitis Is Also Called ʺAseptic Meningitisʺ