What is another word for Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis?
Pronunciation: [mjˌuːkəkjuːtˈe͡ɪni͡əs lɛʃmˈe͡ɪnɪˌasiz] (IPA) 
Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (MCL) is a parasitic disease caused by a protozoan of the Leishmania genus. It primarily affects the skin and mucous membranes, leading to facial disfigurement and disability. MCL is also known as Espundia, Uta, and Chiclero ulcer. The synonyms of MCL are based on the symptoms and geographical regions where the disease occurs. Espundia is a Spanish term for nasal or oral inflammation caused by Leishmania infection. Uta is a Andean term for cutaneous Leishmaniasis that affects the nose and mouth. Chiclero ulcer is a Mexican term for Leishmaniasis that affects the skin and mucus membranes in the Yucatan Peninsula. The synonyms of MCL reflect the global impact of the parasite and the cultural, linguistic and medical context in which it is found.
