Sporotrichosis (cont.)
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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
- Other fungi and bacteria
- Noninfectious diseases such as lupus
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Sporotrichosis is a subacute or chronic infection caused by the soil fungus Sporothrix schenckii.
