The progress of candida esophagitis in clinical research
10.3760/cma.j.jssn.1673-4904.2016.08.029
- VernacularTitle:念珠菌食管炎临床研究进展
- Author:
Qiutang XIONG
;
Xing CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Candida;
Esophagitis;
Opportunistic infections;
Antifungal agents;
Review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2016;39(8):761-764
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Candida esophagitis is mainly caused by candida albicans. Risk factors include using antibiotics and glucocorticosteroid, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, malignancies and immunodeficiency syndromes. Acute onset of symptoms such as dysphagia and odynophagia is typical. It can coexist with heartburn, retrosternal discomfort, nausea and vomiting. Abdominal pain, anorexia, weight loss and even cough are present sometimes. Severe candida esophagitis may lead to development of strictures, hemorrhage, esophagotracheal fistula, and a consequent decrease in quality of life. The purpose of article is to review the epidemiology, pathogeny, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of candida esophagitis.
