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: Skin
As per WHO recommendation, duration of treatment of multibacillary leprosy is: September 2009 
Select and explain. 
A. 3 months, B. 6 months, C. 9 months, D. 12 months
D: 12 months
Answer: D: 12 months 
Explanation: Ans. D: 12 months Paucibacillary leprosy should be treated for 6 months with dapsone 100 mg/day unsupervised plus rifampin 600 mg/ month supervised. Multibacillary leprosy should be treated for 12 months with dapsone 100 mg/day unsupervised, clofazimine 50 mg/day unsupervised, and rifampin 600 mg plus clofazimine 300 mg/month supervised.