Esophagitis : Causes
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Esophagitis is frequently caused by the backflow of acid-containing fluid from the stomach to the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux. You have a higher risk for esophagitis if you have had excessive vomiting, surgery or radiation to the chest (suc...
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by a species of the yeast Candida , usually Candida albicans . This is a common cause of vaginal infections in women.
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Detailed information on candidiasis (yeast infection), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on candidiasis (yeast infection), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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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).
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Candidiasis is an infection caused by a species of the yeast Candida , usually the Candida albicans fungus. Candida is found on various parts of the bodies of almost all normal people but causes problems in only a few.
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Oral thrush is a yeast infection that affects the mouth. Babies with thrush are often fussy and may have trouble feeding. Thrush is seldom serious in healthy children and adults.
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Infectious mononucleosis is an acute viral infection that can cause high fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands , especially in the neck. Unlike the more common form of mononucleosis, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, this type is caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV).
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Detailed information on cytomegalovirus, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Herpes esophagitis is an infection causing inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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