This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Which among the following is a subcutaneous fungal agent? 
Select and explain. 
A. Cryptococcus neoformans, B. Histoplasma capsulatum, C. Sporothrix schenckii, D. Talaromyces marneffei
C: Sporothrix schenckii
Answer: C: Sporothrix schenckii 
Explanation: Ans. (c) Sporothrix schenckiiRef: Ananthanarayan and Paniker 's Textbook of Microbiology - 10th ed - Page 593Classification of fungi based on pathogenesisSuperficial mycosesDermatophytosis, Candidiasis, Tinea, Piedra, Pityriasis versicolorCutaneous mycosesCandidiasisSubcutaneous mycosesMycotic mycetomaChromoblastomycosisRhinosporidiosisSporotrichosisDeep or systemic or visceral mycosesBlastomycosisCryptococcosisParacoccidioidomycosisCoccidioidomycosisHistoplasmosisCandidiasisOpportunistic mycosesMucor, Aspergillus, Candida, PenicilliumMycotoxicosesAspergillus, Claviceps purpura