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==Overview==
==Overview==
Immunodeficiency is the most important risk factor for candida esophagitis.


==Risk factors==
==Risk factors==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

Overview

Immunodeficiency is the most important risk factor for candida esophagitis.

Risk factors

Immunodeficiency is the most important risk factor for candida esophagitis[1]

Risk factors in immunocompetent individuals

  • Esophageal stasis (achalasia, esophageal cancer)[2]
  • Malnutrition
  • Alcoholism

References

  1. Kodsi BE, Wickremesinghe C, Kozinn PJ, Iswara K, Goldberg PK (1976). "Candida esophagitis: a prospective study of 27 cases". Gastroenterology. 71 (5): 715–9. PMID 964563.