An Infection of the Membranes Covering the Brain is Called

Question

An infection of the membranes covering the brain is called
A) encephalitis.
B) meningitis.
C) arachnitis.
D) ventriculitis.
E) duramitis.

Accepted Answer

Meningitis is the inflammation and infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain itself. Arachnitis, ventriculitis, and duramitis are not commonly used medical terms.