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UPSC 1995: Which one of the following antimicrobial drugs is suitable for treatment of both tuberculosis and leprosy?
(a)Isoniazid
(b)p-aminosalicylic acid
(c)Streptomycin
(d)Rifampicin
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Rifampicin has bactericidal activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as M. leprae, so it is included in the standard multi-drug regimens for both tuberculosis and leprosy. Isoniazid, p-aminosalicylic acid and streptomycin are anti-TB drugs but are not used for leprosy therapy. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1995-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (d): Rifampicin. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1995, GS Paper 1, as Question 122. It falls under Science & Technology > Health & Diseases.
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