An inflammation of the meninges called meningitis usually affects the
A)dura mater only.
B)dura mater and arachnoid mater.
C)arachnoid mater and pia mater.
D)pia mater only.

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Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It most commonly affects the arachnoid mater and pia mater, which are the two innermost layers of the meninges.

An Inflammation of the Meninges Called Meningitis Usually Affects the