If a leprosy patient on multi drug therapy develops type II lepra reaction, what is the next course of action?
Correct Answer: Sta steroids and clofazimine
Description: If a patient develops lepra reaction during treatment, multi drug therapy should not be stopped. Type II lepra reaction is treated with steroids and clofazimine. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 298.
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