Journal article
Candida esophagitis: species distribution and risk factors for infection
Abstract
Although Candida albicans is the main cause of fungal esophagitis, other species such as C. tropicalis, C. krusei and C. stellatoidea have also been implicated. Several studies have identified risk factors for C. albicans esophagitis. However, data for non-C. albicans species is still sparse. The aim of this study was to determine the etiology of Candida esophagitis in our medical centre over an 18-month period. Additionally, we aimed to …
Authors
Kliemann DA; Pasqualotto AC; Falavigna M; Giaretta T; Severo LC
Journal
Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo, Vol. 50, No. 5, pp. 261–263
Publisher
FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Publication Date
October 2008
DOI
10.1590/s0036-46652008000500002
ISSN
0036-4665