A potentially fatal condition is an infection of the meninges called ________.
A)Polio
B)Meningectomy
C)Meningitis
D)All of the above

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Meningitis is a potentially fatal infection of the meninges, which are the protective coverings surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Polio is a viral infection that can cause paralysis but is not directly related to the meninges. Meningectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a portion of the meninges and is not a condition or infection. Therefore, the best answer is C - meningitis.

A Potentially Fatal Condition Is an Infection of the Meninges