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  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Infectious esophagitis is an inflammation of the esophagus due to viral, fungal, or bacterial agents.
  • Common viral causes include cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV); Candida is the most frequent fungal pathogen.
  • Bacterial esophagitis is uncommon, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causative pathogens, endoscopic findings, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for infectious esophagitis.
  • To differentiate between viral, fungal, and bacterial causes based on clinical presentation and diagnostic results.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on infectious esophagitis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic approaches including endoscopy and biopsy.
  • Summary of treatment protocols for different causative agents.

Main Results:

  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) esophagitis shows esophageal ulcers and characteristic inclusions on biopsy.
  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV) esophagitis presents with volcano-like ulcers, treated with acyclovir.
  • Candida esophagitis is identified by white plaques, treated with fluconazole; bacterial esophagitis is rare and treated with antibiotics.

Conclusions:

  • Infectious esophagitis diagnosis relies on endoscopic visualization and histopathological examination of biopsy samples.
  • Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management with appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
  • Understanding the specific pathogen is key to successful treatment outcomes in infectious esophagitis.