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Which type of leprosy is characterized by infectious skin lesions that are bilateral symmetrical and usually multiple and extensive?
Which type of leprosy is characterized by infectious skin lesions that are bilateral symmetrical and usually multiple and extensive?
- Borderline Leprosy
- Lepromatous Leprosy (correct)
- Tuberculoid Leprosy
- Indeterminate Leprosy
What is the 'final push' strategy for leprosy elimination?
What is the 'final push' strategy for leprosy elimination?
- Limited drug therapy services
- Case isolation in regular hospitals
- Expanding Multi Drug Therapy services and promoting community awareness (correct)
- Encouraging irregular treatment uptake
Which drug provides protection against leprosy when given as chemoprophylaxis to at-risk family contacts?
Which drug provides protection against leprosy when given as chemoprophylaxis to at-risk family contacts?
- Sulphone drugs (correct)
- Clofazimine
- Dapsone
- Rifampin
What is the characteristic facial feature associated with lepromatous leprosy?
What is the characteristic facial feature associated with lepromatous leprosy?
Which type of leprosy is typically prevented through BCG vaccination of newborns and young children?
Which type of leprosy is typically prevented through BCG vaccination of newborns and young children?
What is the primary prevention method for leprosy using chemoprophylaxis?
What is the primary prevention method for leprosy using chemoprophylaxis?
What is the recommended treatment regimen for patients with leprosy according to secondary prevention measures?
What is the recommended treatment regimen for patients with leprosy according to secondary prevention measures?
How can the community be encouraged to respond to leprosy for voluntary diagnosis and treatment?
How can the community be encouraged to respond to leprosy for voluntary diagnosis and treatment?
What is the primary mode of transmission of leprosy that should be highlighted in health education efforts?
What is the primary mode of transmission of leprosy that should be highlighted in health education efforts?
What is the purpose of isolating leprosy cases in special colonies or asylums as part of secondary prevention measures?
What is the purpose of isolating leprosy cases in special colonies or asylums as part of secondary prevention measures?
