Type 2 lepra reaction occurs in:: (A) Pauci bacillary leprosy, (B) Multi bacillary leprosy, (C) Both of the above, (D) None of the above
Answer is B. There are two principal types of Lepra reactions. Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 Lepra Reaction also known as Reversal Reaction may occur both in Pauci Bacillary (PB) and Multi Bacillary (MB) leprosy. Type 2 reaction is also known as Erythema Nodosum Leprosum (ENL) andoccurs only in MB leprosy. Ref: