Viral meningitis is also called "aseptic meningitis"a) because it is vaccine-preventableb) to indicate no bacteria are involvedc) since it is treatable with antiviral medicationsd) because it is frequently a nosocomial infectione) to distinguish it from encephalitis

The correct option is: B) to indicate no bacteria are involved

Explanation:

Meningitis is an infectious disease, characterized by an acute inflammation of the protective membranes of the spinal cord and the brain. It can be caused by infection with bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms.

Aseptic meningitis is a type of meningitis which is not caused due to a bacterial infection. The aseptic meningitis is also called viral meningitis, as it is usually caused by a virus.