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Mycoses term is used for denoting fungal infection in case of animal and humans. Various physiological and environmental factors control occurrence of the fungal disease. The mycoses infections are classified on the bases of site, route of infection, and also on the virulence effect of the mycoses. Based on the site of infection mycoses infection are of three types: cutaneous, subcutaneous, and deep. Cutaneous mycoses are less severe and easier to treat compared to subcutaneous mycoses.
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