Most common cause of disseminated cutaneous leishmaniasis is:: (A) L. donovani, (B) L. tropica, (C) L. mexicana, (D) L. brasilensis
Answer is C. Ans is 'c'Diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis: Develops in an anergic host with poor immune response, infection is characterized by a primary lesion, which spreads to involve multiple areas of skin. Plaques, ulcers and nodules may form over the entire body, resembling lepromatous leprosy.