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'''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''' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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