This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycobacterial Diseases (TB, Leprosy and MAC), Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Thalidomide is useful in which of the following conditions? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Treatment of leprosy, B. Treatment of type II lepra reaction, C. Treatment of type I lepra reaction, D. Treatment of neuritic leprosy', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Lepra Reaction TYPE 1 LEPRA REACTION TYPE 2 LEPRA REACTION - It is also known as reversal reaction. - It is seen in TT and BL cases of leprosy. - Drug of choice is coicosteroids. Alternative is clofazimine. - Thalidomide is ineffective. - It is also known as erythema nodosum leprosum. - It is seen in LL cases of leprosy. - Drug of choice is coicosteroids. Alternative is clofazimine. - Thalidomide is useful in severe cases.', 'role': 'assistant'}]