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Infectious esophagitis

J Yee1, S D Wall

  • 1University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco.

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Infectious esophagitis, particularly Candida albicans, is common in immunocompromised patients, especially those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Other opportunistic infections like herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus are also noted causes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Infectious esophagitis frequently affects individuals with compromised immune systems.
  • The increasing prevalence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has led to a rise in esophageal infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most common causes of infectious esophagitis.
  • To highlight the significance of opportunistic infections in the esophagus.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical literature on infectious esophagitis.
  • Analysis of etiological agents responsible for esophageal infections.

Main Results:

  • Candida albicans is the predominant cause of infectious esophagitis.

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  • Herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus are other common opportunistic pathogens.
  • Bacterial, tuberculous, and rare fungal esophagitis are infrequent.

    • Conclusions:

    • Opportunistic infections are the primary drivers of infectious esophagitis, particularly in the context of AIDS.
    • Candida albicans represents the leading infectious agent affecting the esophagus in vulnerable populations.