This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
The standard regimen for satisfactory treatment of paucibacillary leprosy consists of 
Select and explain. 
A. Dapsone alone for 12 months, B. Dapsone and rifampicin for 6 months, C. Dapsone and clofazimine for 6 months, D. Dapsone and ethionamide for 12 months
B: Dapsone and rifampicin for 6 months
Answer: B: Dapsone and rifampicin for 6 months 
Explanation: WHO Recommended treatment regimens 6-month regimen for Paucibacillary (PB) Leprosy Dapsone Rifampicin Adult50 - 70 kg 100 mgGiven daily 600 mgGiven once a month under supervision Child10 - 14 years 50 mgGiven daily 450 mgGiven once a month under supervision 12-month regimen for Multibacillary (MB) Leprosy Dapsone Rifampicin Clofazamine Adult50 - 70 kg 100 mgGiven daily 600 mgGiven once a month under supervision 50 mgGiven daily AND 300 mgGiven once a month under supervision Child10 - 14 years 50 mgGiven daily 450 mgGiven once a month under supervision 50 mgGiven every other day AND 150 mgGiven once a month under supervision