Leprosy Quiz 2

Most common paralytic deformity in leprosy is

• Ulnar claw hand

• Median claw hand

• Total claw hand

• Claw toe

Answer explanation

The most common paralytic deformity in leprosy is Ulnar claw hand, characterized by hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal joints and flexion of the interphalangeal joints.

The autoimmune skin disorder which is commonly associated with LL

• Vitiligo

• Pemphigus vulgaris

• Bullous pemphigoid

• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Answer explanation

Vitiligo is the autoimmune skin disorder commonly associated with LL.

The half-life of clofazimine ranges about

• 50 days

• 60 days

• 70 days

• 80 days

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 80 days because the half-life of clofazimine is approximately 80 days.

Prior to 1943, the treatment of leprosy continued to be

• Chaulmoogra oil

• Intravenous Promin

• Diasone

• Rifampicin

Answer explanation

Prior to 1943, the treatment of leprosy continued to be Chaulmoogra oil.

Sensation for the sole of foot is carried by

• Common peroneal nerve

• Anterior tibial nerve

• Posterior tibial nerve

• Deep peroneal nerve

Answer explanation

The sensation for the sole of the foot is carried by the Posterior tibial nerve.

Most common teeth to be affected in leprosy is

• Molar

• Premolars

• Upper incisors

• Lower incisors

Answer explanation

The most common teeth to be affected in leprosy are the upper incisors.

Chaulmoogra oil as a therapy for leprosy was first introduced formally by

• Hansen

• Mouat

• Danielssen

• Sheskin

Answer explanation

Chaulmoogra oil as a therapy for leprosy was first introduced formally by Mouat.

Rifampicin acts by inhibiting ____ of M.leprae

• DNA synthesis

• RNA synthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Cell wall synthesis

Answer explanation

Rifampicin acts by inhibiting DNA synthesis of M.leprae, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Most common site of trophic ulcer is

• Heel

• Ball of great toe

• Tip of fingers

• Lateral border of foot

Answer explanation

The most common site of trophic ulcer is the ball of the great toe, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

In dapsone sensitive PB-patients, dapsone can be replaced with

• Ofloxacin

• Minocycline

• Clofazimine

• Clarithromycin

Answer explanation

In dapsone sensitive PB-patients, dapsone can be replaced with Clofazimine.