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7.Human Health and Disease
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Which one of the following antimicrobial drugs is suitable for treatment of both tuberculosis and leprosy?
A
Isoniazid
B
$R-$ aminosalicylic acid
C
Streptomycin
D
Rifampicin
(AIIMS-2010)
Solution
Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, while tuberculosis is caused by bacteria Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. Rifampicin is a common medicine in treatment of both the diseases.
Standard 12
Biology