Under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), what is the duration of Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT) for paucibacillary leprosy in an adult?

• A 24 months
• B 18 months
• C 12 months
• D 6 months ✓

Explanation

NLEP recommends 6 months of MDT for paucibacillary leprosy (rifampicin monthly + dapsone daily). Multibacillary leprosy requires 12 months of MDT (rifampicin + dapsone + clofazimine). The 24-month regimen was the older WHO recommendation, now shortened.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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