Candidal Esophagitis
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pain and fever adults
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sore throat in adults
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Underlying Cause
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Candidal Esophagitis Risk Factors
Risk factors for candidal
esophagitis
include:
Elderly
Infants
Taking antibiotics
Any condition that causes a
weakening of the immune system
such as:
Diabetes
Organ transplant
Chemotherapy
AIDS
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Candidal Esophagitis Symptoms
Related Conditions
Barrett's esophagus
Candidiasis
Thrush
Reflux Checkup
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Difficulty swallowing
Mouth or tongue pain
Sore throat
Tongue lesion
Tongue sore
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Last Updated: Oct 30, 2007
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Candidal Esophagitis References:
Forrest G. Gastrointestinal infections in immunocompromised hosts. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2004 Jan;20(1):16-21.
Mulhall BP, Wong RK. Infectious Esophagitis. Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol. 2003 Feb;6(1):55-70.
Underwood JA, Williams JW, Keate RF. Clinical findings and risk factors for Candida esophagitis in outpatients. Dis Esophagus. 2003;16(2):66-9.
