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

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Viral meningitis is called aseptic meningitis because it is typically caused by a virus rather than bacteria. The term "aseptic" refers to the absence of bacterial growth in cerebrospinal fluid cultures.

Viral Meningitis Is Also Called "Aseptic Meningitis