PharmacologyMycobacterial Diseases (TB, Leprosy and MAC)82ba3c3b
In leprosy, the best bactericidal agent is:
A
Clofazimine
B
Dapsone
C
Rifampicin
D
Ethionamide
High-Yield Explanation
Best bactericidal agent in leprosy: Rifampicin, given once monthly in leprosy and once daily in TB. Bacteriostatic agent in leprosy: clofazimine and dapsone.