The first dose of MDT kills 99.9% of the bacteria that cause leprosy, rendering the person no longer infectious. But if treatment has been delayed, the patient may be left with recurring ulcers and permanent damage.
重要的是强调任何阶段的麻风病均可治愈。 首剂联合化疗药物能杀死99.9%的麻风杆菌，让患者失去传染性。 但如果治疗被延误，患者可能溃疡反复发作，进而留下永久性的损伤。