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Answer
Answer: D) 12 months
Reasoning:
The patient has 6 hypopigmented patches - this classifies him as multibacillary (MB) leprosy (more than 5 skin lesions = MB leprosy per WHO classification).
WHO Leprosy Classification & Treatment Duration:
| Type | Skin Lesions | Treatment Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paucibacillary (PB) | 1-5 patches | 6 months |
| Multibacillary (MB) | >5 patches (6+) | 12 months |
WHO MDT Regimen for MB Leprosy (12 months):
- Rifampicin 600 mg once monthly (supervised)
- Dapsone 100 mg daily (self-administered)
- Clofazimine 300 mg once monthly (supervised) + 50 mg daily (self-administered)
This patient has 6 patches (>5), placing him in the multibacillary category. Per WHO guidelines, MB leprosy is treated for 12 months.
The answer is D) 12 months.
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