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Which one of the following antimicrobial drugs is suitable for treatment of both tuberculosis and leprosy?
Isoniazid
$R-$ aminosalicylic acid
Streptomycin
Rifampicin
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.
Similar Questions
Match the names of disease listed under column I with meanings given under column II, choose the answer which gives the correct combination of the alphabets of the columns.
Column $I$(Name of disease) |
Column $II$(Meanings) |
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$(A)$ Jaundice |
$(p)$ Allergic inflammation of nose |
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$(B)$ Stenosis |
$(Q)$ Loss of motor functions |
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$(C)$ Rhinitis |
$(R)$ Heart valve defect |
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$(D)$ Paralysis |
$(S)$ Increase in bile pigments in the blood |
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$(T)$ Septal defect of heart |
