Which of the following is used for the treatment of paucibacillary leprosy?
(A) 2 drugs for 6 months (B) 2 drugs for 12 months (C) 3 drugs for 6 months (D) 3 drugs for 12 months
(C) According to the latest guidelines treatment of multibacillary and paulibacillary leprosy is same expect for duration of treatment. Multibacillary Paulibacillary Rifampin 600 mg once a month supervised 600 mg once a month supervised Clofazimine 300 mg once a month supervised + 50 mg daily self administered 300 mg once a month supervised + 50 mg daily self administered Dapsone 100 mg daily self administered 100 mg daily self administered Duration 12 months 6 months