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Oesophagitis (candidial)

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Candida albicans oesophagitis is not uncommon.

Most commonly it is a secondary infection. Patients who are immune-suppressed or on wide-spectrum antibiotics have a much higher chance of being infected.

This condition may be treated with fluconazole.

Reference

  1. Hoversten P, Kamboj AK, Katzka DA. Infections of the esophagus: an update on risk factors, diagnosis, and management. Dis Esophagus. 2018 Dec 01;31(12)

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