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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(d) Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The effective drug for Mycobacterium species is Rifampicim.

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