It is the purpose of this paper to call attention to the x-ray picture of candida esophagitis. The presence of C. albicans in the esophagus may lead to changes of the mucosa that can be demonstrated ...

Esophageal candidiasis, an opportunistic infection that generally occurs in the latest phases of infection due to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is currently a diagnostic criterion for ...

Although azole antifungals are typically considered the preferred therapy, echinocandins may be used for the treatment of esophageal candidiasis, if the Candida species is resistant to fluconazole or ...

Candidiasis. Studies of all three echinocandins have been conducted to assess their efficacy and toxicity in the treatment of esophageal candidiasis. A dose-response study of 245 patients compared ...

Background. Severely immunocompromised individuals are highly susceptible to Candida infection of the esophagus. This randomized, double-blind study assessed the dose-response relationship of the new ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients with achalasia, esophageal Candida infection was independently associated with increased ...

An obese 43-year-old, immunocompetent male presents to the emergency department after developing chest pain less than 24 hours previously. He suspects he has drug poisoning. Over the past 12 years, he ...

Fluconazole 2mg/mL; soln for IV infusion. All doses are once daily. Oropharyngeal candidiasis: 200mg on Day 1, then 100mg/day for at least 2 weeks. Esophageal candidiasis: 200mg on Day 1, then ...

There are many fungi that live in the body that make up the normal body microbial flora. One type, Candida, a type of yeast, normally thrives in small amounts in areas such as the skin, abdomen, and ...

Oral thrush, or oral candidiasis, is a common fungal infection that can significantly impact oral health and overall well-being. This article will delve into how oral thrush develops, its symptoms, ...