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 symptoms and history suggest syphilis, which is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Penicillin is the treatment of choice for syphilis.

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