A middle aged male represents with an edematous circular skin lesion of black eschar. Which of the following bacteria is the most likely the causative

[Joyce]

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A middle aged male represents with an edematous circular skin lesion of black eschar. Which of the following bacteria is the most likely the causative organism of this condition?

A- Bacillus anthracis
B- Pneumonitis aeruginosa
C- Staphylococcus aureus
D- Streptococcus viridans

 

[Tiffany Wong]

B- Pneumonitis aeruginosa