Esophageal Candidiasis : Complications

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Complications could include:
Holes in the esophagus; Recurrent infection; Spread of Candida to other sites.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 1, 2007
Candidiasis (thrush, monilia infection) is caused by a fungus that most commonly infects the mouth (usually of infants or persons with weakened immune systems), or the vagina (yeast infection). Another form of candidiasis causes painful inflammation under the fingernails (paronychia).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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