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Exams and Tests

Other infections can mimic sporotrichosis, so a doctor performs tests to confirm the diagnosis. These tests usually involve a biopsy of one of the nodules, followed by an examination of the biopsy material under a microscope to identify the mold. Other possible infections are as follows:

• Bacteria related to tuberculosis or leprosy

• Cowpox

• Herpes

• Other fungi and bacteria

• Noninfectious diseases such as lupus