Oesophagitis (candidial)
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
- 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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