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Candidal esophagitis is a fungal or yeast infection of the esophagus (the "food pipe" or muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach). It is caused by the yeast Candida.
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Symptoms
Symptoms include: Difficulty swallowing; Fever if the fungus spreads further; Painful swallowing; Possible Candida in t...
Causes
Candida esophagitis is caused by the yeast Candida. It occurs when the yeast spreads from the mouth down the esophagus....
Tests
Tests that show Candida include: EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) with or without biopsy, staining, and culture; Throat...
Prevention
Preventing AIDS avoids opportunistic infections, such as Candida. Opportunistic infections are infections by organisms ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of esophagitis, especially if you know t...
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