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Overview
Esophagitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the esophagus.[2]
Historical Perspective
Classification
- Esophagitis may be classified into 6 subtypes/groups:
- Reflux esophagitis
- Infectious esophagitis
- Fungal
- Candida (Esophageal candidiasis)
- Fungal
- Viral
- Herpes simplex (Herpes esophagitis)
- Cytomegalovirus
- Viral
- Drug-induced esophagitis
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Caustic esophagitis