A case of candida esophagitis with superimposed bacterial infection. Bacterial colonies, numerous yeast forms, and a few fungal hyphae are embedded within degenerating squamous epithelial cells.
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About the Disease
Esophageal infections can be caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The most common agents are Candida, Herpes Simplex Virus, and Cytomegalovirus. In South America, Trypanosoma cruzi is an important cause of esophagitis leading to megaesophagus.