What would be most effective for the treatment of a person infected with anthrax?
1. Anthrax vaccination
2. Atropine
3. Ciprofloxacin
4. Antiviral agents
3
Rationale 1: Anthrax vaccine is available to a limited population but would not be used for treatment after exposure.
Rationale 2: Atropine is not indicated for bacterial infections.
Rationale 3: Antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin) are indicated for the treatment of anthrax.
Rationale 4: Antiviral agents are not indicated for bacterial infections.
Global Rationale: Antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin) are indicated for the treatment of anthrax. Anthrax vaccine is available to a limited population but would not be used for treatment after exposure. Atropine and antiviral agents are not indicated for bacterial infections.
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