How would you treat leprosy?
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How would you treat leprosy?
Leprosy is treated with Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), which is a combination of antibiotics. The specific regimen depends on the classification of leprosy:
- Paucibacillary (PB) leprosy: Treated with Rifampicin and Dapsone daily for 6 months.
- Multibacillary (MB) leprosy: Treated with Rifampicin, Dapsone, and Clofazimine daily for 12 months. Early diagnosis and consistent adherence to the full course of MDT are crucial to cure the disease and prevent disabilities.
What complications are you trying to avoid in the management of:
| TUBERCULOSIS | LEPROSY |
|---|---|
| • Drug resistance (MDR-TB, XDR-TB) | • Permanent nerve damage and disability |
| • Respiratory failure | • Deformities (e.g., claw hands, foot drop) |
| • Spread of infection to other organs | • Blindness |
| • Permanent lung damage | • Lepra reactions (Type 1 & Type 2) |
| • Death | • Secondary infections of skin lesions |
| • Relapse after treatment | • Social stigma and psychological impact |
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