Sporotrichosis By Sanjay G Revankar, MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine Reviewed / Revised Apr 2021 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment More Information Topic Resources Sporotrichosis (Papule) Sporotrichosis (Nodules) Sporotrichosis (Abscess) Sporotrichosis is a cutaneous infection caused by the saprophytic mold Sporothrix schenckii.