viral meningitis is more common and usually less serious. it tends to occur more often in the summer and fall. because of its flu-like symptoms many people mistake it for the flu. viruses that cause "stomach flu" are a cause of vir al meningitis but most people who have these infections don't develop meningitis. others viruses that lead to meningitis are those that cause chickenpox mononucleosis (mono) and herpes. sympt oms can be similar to those of bacterial meningitis.
what is viral meningitis?