Esophagitis Candida
Alternative names:
Candida infection of the esophagus; yeast infection of the
esophagus
Treatment:
The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection
with antifungal medications such as ketoconazole and fluconazole.
Amphotericin B may be used if other treatment fails.
Expectations (prognosis):
Esophagitis can usually
be treated effectively; the outcome depends upon the underlying
immunodeficiency that makes the person more susceptible to
the infection.
Complications:
- recurrent infection
- spread of Candida to other sites
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if
symptoms of esophagitis
develop, particularly if you are known to be immunosuppressed.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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