Which of the following is a subcutaneous mycosis?

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Subcutaneous mycoses are fungal infections that involve the dermis, subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle. Sporotrichosis is a subcutaneous mycosis caused by the fungus Sporothrix schenckii. The other options listed are not subcutaneous mycoses: tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp, erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection, athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the feet, and Buruli ulcer is a bacterial infection that affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Which of the Following Is a Subcutaneous Mycosis