A 25- year- old male presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was based on serological testing. The patient then reported that he had an ulcer on his penis two months earlier. This disease can be treated with

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The patient most likely has syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Penicillin is the preferred treatment for syphilis. Miconazole is an antifungal medication and would not be effective against a bacterial infection. Surgery may be necessary in some cases, but it is not the primary treatment for syphilis. Metronidazole is used for the treatment of bacterial and protozoal infections, but not syphilis. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used for the treatment of herpes virus infections, which is not the cause of the patient's symptoms.

A 25- Year- Old Male Presented with Fever, Malaise, and a Rash