A resident recognised by the medical committee as suffering from tuberculosis, mental illness, poliomyelitis, a cancerous condition or a severe and acquired immune deficiency is entitled to a maximum of thirty-six months’ leave during which he is guaranteed, for the first eighteen months, the payment of two thirds of the remuneration mentioned in article R. 6153-10 and in 1° and 3° of article D. 6153-10-1 and, for the following eighteen months, the payment of half of this remuneration.