Ingrid Anderson presents with a skin infection that began as a raised itchy bump, resembling an insect bite Within 1 to 2 days it developed into a vesicle. Now it is a painless ulcer, about 2 cm in diameter, with a black necrotic area in the center. During the history, her doctor learns that she may has recently returned from an overseas vacation and becomes concerned that she may have become infected with anthrax. He will prescribe an

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Given the patient's recent overseas travel and the progression of her skin infection, her doctor is concerned about anthrax, which is caused by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax is treated with antibiotics, such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, or penicillin. Therefore, the best choice in this situation is an antibiotic. Both B and C are not appropriate choices for a suspected bacterial infection like anthrax, and D is not appropriate as anthrax is not caused by a virus.

Ingrid Anderson Presents with a Skin Infection That Began as a Raised