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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Esophageal candidiasis''' is an opportunistic infection of the [[esophagus]] by ''[[Candida albicans]]''. The disease occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, including post-[[chemotherapy]] and in [[AIDS]]. It is also known as '''candidal esophagitis''' or '''monilial esophagitis''' | '''Esophageal candidiasis''' is an opportunistic infection of the [[esophagus]] by ''[[Candida albicans]]''. The disease occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, including post-[[chemotherapy]] and in [[AIDS]]. It is also known as '''candidal esophagitis''' or '''monilial esophagitis''' | ||
==Historical Perspective== | |||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
==Risk Factors== | |||
==Screening== | |||
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | |||
==Symptoms and Physical Examination== | |||
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==Primary Prevention== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 20:39, 29 May 2017
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
Esophageal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans. The disease occurs in patients in immunocompromised states, including post-chemotherapy and in AIDS. It is also known as candidal esophagitis or monilial esophagitis