Malignant pustule is referred to_________________?
Correct answer: B. Cutaneous anthrax
- A. Facio-cervical actinomycosis
- B. Cutaneous anthrax
- C. Infected squamous cell carcinoma
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A malignant pustule is the characteristic skin lesion of cutaneous anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis. It begins as a papule or vesicle and develops a painless black eschar with surrounding oedema.
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