The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection with antifungal medications, such as fluconazole. Amphotericin B may be used if other treatment fails.
Expectations (prognosis):
Esophagitis can usually be treated effectively. The outcome depends upon the underlying immunodeficiency that makes the person more susceptible to the infection.
Complications:
recurrent infection
spread of Candida to other sites
holes in the esophagus
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of esophagitis develop, particularly if you are known to be immunosuppressed.
Review Date: 2/13/2006
Reviewed By: Monica Gandhi, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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