What is the Specimen of Choice for Cutaneous Anthrax

Question

What is the specimen of choice for cutaneous anthrax?
A) Blood
B) Spinal fluid
C) Vesicular fluid from lesions
D) Sputum

Accepted Answer

Vesicular fluid from lesions is the specimen of choice for cutaneous anthrax as it is the site of infection and is likely to yield the organism. Blood and spinal fluid are not typically involved in the infection, while sputum may be useful for identifying the organism in inhalational anthrax.