Mucosal Candidiasis

Mouth/esophagus

Your Path

  • Mucosal candidiasis

Sites

  • Mouth and esophagus

Etiology

  • Fungus (yeast)

Risk Factors

  • Often hx abx exposure or immunocomp→ HIV, steroids, chemo

Symptoms

  • White plaques
  • Often bleed when scraped
  • Pain w/swallowing