Details of Disease
General Information of Disease (ID: DISOOKGO)
| Disease Name | Fungal esophagitis | |||||
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| Synonyms | fungal esophagitis | |||||
| Definition |
Infection of the esophagus caused by fungi, most often candida albicans and candida tropicalis. It usually affects patients with immunodeficiency disorders or diabetes mellitus. Symptoms include dysphagia and pain on swallowing.
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