This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Paucibacillary leprosy treatment includes 
Select and explain. 
A. Rifampicin 600 mg once a month for 6 months + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months, B. Rifampicin 600 mg + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months, C. Rifampicin 600 mg + Dapsone 100 mg + Clofazimine, D. Dapsone 100 mg + Clofazimine 300 mg daily for 6 months
A: Rifampicin 600 mg once a month for 6 months + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months
Answer: A: Rifampicin 600 mg once a month for 6 months + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months 
Explanation: (A) Rifampicn 600 mg once a month for 6 months + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months # PAUCIBACILLARY CASES should also receive combined therapy in view of primary dapsone resistance which is becoming widespread. Recommended standard regimen for adults is: Rifampicin 600 mg once a month for 6 months, supervised Dapsone 100 mg (1-2 mg/kg of body weight), daily for 6 months.