Medical Definition of Oesophagitis candida

1. Infection of the oesophagus by the yeast-like fungus Candidal albicans. Usually occurs in the immunocompromised individual (AIDS). Oral thrush is a predisposing factor. Symptoms include difficulty swallowing, pain on swallowing and oral lesions. Diagnosis is made using UGI endoscopy. Treatment is with antifungal agents such as ketoconazole or fluconazole. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oesophagitis Candida

oesophageal ulceration or diverticula
oesophageal ulcers
oesophageal varices
oesophageal veins
oesophageal web
oesophagean
oesophagectasis
oesophagectomies
oesophagectomy
oesophagi
oesophagic
oesophagical
oesophagism
oesophagitis
oesophagitis candida (current term)
oesophagocardioplasty
oesophagocele
oesophagoduodenostomy
oesophagodynia
oesophagoenterostomy
oesophagogastrectomy
oesophagogastric
oesophagogastric junction
oesophagogastric orifice
oesophagogastric vestibule
oesophagogastroanastomosis
oesophagogastroduodenoscopies
oesophagogastroduodenoscopy

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