What antibiotics are used to treat Leprosy?

Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, is primarily treated with a combination of antibiotics known as multidrug therapy (MDT). The standard regimen includes rifampicin, dapsone, and clofazimine. Rifampicin is effective in killing the bacteria, while dapsone and clofazimine help prevent resistance and manage the disease. Treatment typically lasts for six months to a year, depending on the severity of the infection.