Type 1 lepra reaction is treated with: (A) Coicosteroid, (B) Minocycline, (C) Dapsone, (D) Rifampicin
Answer is A. Treatment of choice for type 1 as well as type 2 lepra reaction is coicosteroids. For severe reaction, prednisolone 40-60mg/day is staed immediately and continued till the reaction subsides. The dose is then tapered over 2-3 months. For resistant cases of ENL drug of choice is thalidomide