This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Parasitology, Subject name: Microbiology
Mucocutaneous leishmaniasis is caused by: 
Select and explain. 
A. L. braziliensis, B. L. tropica, C. L. donovani, D. L. orientalis
A: L. braziliensis
Answer: A: L. braziliensis 
Explanation: 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.