Which of the following criteria should be satisfied to start MDT for leprosy?
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Hypopigmented patch with sensory loss
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Peripheral nerve thickening
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Peripheral nerve thickening with sensory loss
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Skin biopsy demonstrating bacilli
A. 1,4
B. 1,3
C. 1,3,4
D. 1,2,3,4
Somebody please help
Thank you
Answer is B
As per NLEP
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Hypopigmented patch < 5
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Nerve involvement- 0 or 1
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AFB Negative on biopsy
MDT can be started with 2 drugs regimen as this is considered as PB.
As per this ans should be 1,2 or 1,3.