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Chronic candidiasis of the oral cavity and esophagus
Author(s) -
Scherr Stuart A.,
Nespeca John A.,
Mikaelian Diran O.,
Simonian Simon K.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198005000-00005
Subject(s) - esophagus , oral cavity , medicine , flora (microbiology) , chronic disease , disease , dermatology , intensive care medicine , pathology , surgery , biology , dentistry , bacteria , genetics
Chronic candidiasis of the oral cavity and esophagus may present with a varying clinical picture. Three cases of this entity are presented. Infection occurs when the ecologic balance of normal flora and local factors are upset. Predisposing factors are listed. The different presentations, methods of evaluation, diagnosis, treatment alternatives, and immunologic applications are discussed. The problems of the chronic form of the disease, with it becoming deeply ingrained and recurrent, are stressed.