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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

Overview

Immunodeficiency is the most important risk factor for candida esophagitis.

Risk factors

Immunodeficiency is the most important risk factor for candida esophagitis

• People with an immune deficiency (e.g. as a result of AIDS/HIV)
• Organ transplantation patients
• Patients undergoing chemotherapy
• Patients undergoing radiotherapy
• Hematologic malagninacies

Risk factors in immunocompetent individuals

• Esophageal stasis (achalasia, esophageal cancer)
• Malnutrition
• Alcoholism