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Is the threat of rifampicin-resistant leprosy a serious problem?

April 26, 2017leprosy problem Threat

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Is the threat of rifampicin-resistant leprosy a serious problem?

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There are a few isolated reports of rifampicin-resistant leprosy; these are mainly from areas where rifampicin was given as monotherapy, either alone or in combination with dapsone, to dapsone-resistant patients. At the moment, the problem of rifampicin-resistant leprosy is not a serious one; however, selective non-compliance with dapsone and/or clofazimine by patients may facilitate the selection of rifampicin-resistant strains.