This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Antibiotics, Subject name: Pharmacology
Duration of treatment for multibacillary and paucibacillary leprosy is 
Select and explain. 
A. 24 months and 12 months, B. 6 months and 12 months, C. 12 months and 6 months, D. 12 months and 24 months
C: 12 months and 6 months
Answer: C: 12 months and 6 months 
Explanation: Multibacillary (MB) leprosyFor adults, the standard regimen is Rifampicin: 600 mg once a month Dapsone: 100 mg daily Clofazimine: 300 mg once a month and 50 mg daily Duration= 12 months.Paucibacillary (PB) leprosyFor adults, the standard regimen is Rifampicin: 600 mg once a month Dapsone: 100 mg daily Duration= six monthsSingle Skin Lesion Paucibacillary leprosyFor adults, the standard regimen is a single dose of Rifampicin: 600 mg Ofloxacin: 400 mg Minocycline: 100 mg