Meningitis Can Be Caused By

Question

Meningitis can be caused by
A) viral infections.
B) bacterial infection.
C) fungal infections.
D) viral, bacterial, or fungal infections.

Accepted Answer

Meningitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. While viral meningitis is more common and typically less severe, bacterial meningitis is more serious and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Fungal meningitis is rare and usually only affects people with weakened immune systems.