A HIV infected patient develops multibacillary leprosy. What is the recommended treatment?
High-Yield Explanation
Multi drug therapy for leprosy is not contraindicated in HIV infection. WHO recommends the following drugs for treatment of multibacillary leprosy Rifampicin: 600 mg once monthly Dapsone: 100 mg daily Clofazimine: 300 mg once monthly supervised; and 50 mg daily, self administered. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 297.