Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is caused by:
Correct Answer: L. braziliensis
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., L. braziiiensis(Ref: Chatterjee, 12th/e, p.54)* Visceral leishmaniasis (Kala azar) - L. donovani.* Cutaneous Leishmaniasis(a) Oriental sore - L. tropica.(b) Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (Espundia) - L. brasiliensisLeishmania brazilensis causes mucocutaneous or nasopharyngeal leishmaniasis in Amazonian South America.
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