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Oesophagitis caused by Candida kefyr

H Listemann1, K D Schulz, R Wasmuth

  • 1Dermatologische Abteilung, Allgemeines Krankenhaus St Georg, Hamburg, Germany.

Mycoses
|December 23, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Candida kefyr caused unusual esophagitis in an oropharyngeal cancer patient. This yeast

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx is a significant malignancy.
  • Oesophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus, often infectious.
  • Candida species are common causes of opportunistic infections.

Observation:

  • An unusual case of oesophagitis was observed.
  • The patient had co-existing squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx.
  • The causative agent identified was Candida kefyr.

Findings:

  • Candida kefyr, a yeast typically used in dairy fermentation, was found to cause oesophagitis.
  • This represents a rare instance of C. kefyr causing a significant esophageal infection in an immunocompromised host.
  • The clinical presentation and diagnostic findings are detailed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for less common Candida species to cause opportunistic infections.
  • Suggests the need for broader diagnostic considerations in immunocompromised patients with oesophagitis.
  • Discusses the implications of C. kefyr's role in both pathology and food production.

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