This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In multibacillary leprosy the follow up examination after adequate treatment should'be done yearly for - 
Select and explain. 
A. 3 years, B. 2 years, C. 5 years, D. 10 years
C: 5 years
Answer: C: 5 years 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., 5 years Surveillance after treatment o Clinical surveillance of cases after completion of treatment is an impoant pa of the current recommendations for multidrug therapy. o It is essential for the assurance of long term success of treatment and for the early detection of any relapses. o The recommendations are - i) Paucibacillary leprosy clinical examination at least once a year for a minimum period of 2 years after completion of treatment. ii) Multibacillary leprosy clinical examination at least once a year for a minimum period of 5 years after completion of treatment.