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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A patient was diagnosed to have single skin lesion of Leprosy without any AFB positive bacteria from the scrapings. What should be the treatment of this patient according to latests guidelines?
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The correct answer is  A single skin lesion of Leprosy without any AFB positive bacteria suggests PAUCI BACILLARY LEPROSY . NEW LEPROSY GUIDELINES : MULTI BACILLARY PAUCI BACILLARY 1. Rifampicin 600 mg / month 2. CLOFAZIMINE 300 mg / month and 50 mg OD 3. Dapsone 100 mg OD Treatment given for 12 months 1. Rifampicin 600 mg / month 2. CLOFAZAMIN 300 mg / month and 50 mg OD 3. Dapson 100 mg OD Treatment given for 6 months