In multibacillary leprosy, the follow-up examination after adequate treatment should be done yearly for –

Surveillance after treatment Clinical surveillance of cases after completion of treatment is an important part of the current recommendations for multidrug therapy. It is essential for the assurance of the long-term success of treatment and for the early detection of any relapses. The recommendations are - i) Paucibacillary leprosy → clinical examination at least once a year for a minimum period of 2 years after completion of treatment. ii) Multibacillary leprosy → clinical examination at least once a year for a minimum period of 5 years after completion of treatment.