QBANK A 31 year old man returning from a trip overseas presents with weakness. His body temperature is 38.1°C. His WBC count is 3,200; his hematocrit is 22.

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A 31 year old man returning from a trip overseas presents with weakness. His body temperature is 38.1°C. His WBC count is 3,200; his hematocrit is 22.4, and his platelet count is 123,000. His skin examination reveals an ulcer. Upon further questioning he recalls that he was bitten by an insect at the ulcer site. Which of the following is the best treatment for this patient condition?

A. Sodium stibogluconate
B. Chloroquine
C. Doxycycline
D. Suramin
E. Mebendazole