A person working in an abattoir presented with malignant pustule on hand; What is the causative agent?
Correct Answer: Bacillus anthracis
Description: Bacillus Anthrax causes malignant pustule which later becomes vesicule containing fluid, this is also known as cutaneous Anthrax or Hide poer's disease since it is common in dockworkers containing load of hides and skin on their back surface.
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