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Most common cause of infectious esophagitisOrganism :C. albicans Found in diseased skin, GI tract, female genital tract, urine in patients with an with an indwelling Foley catheter Usually occurs as an opportunistic infection in those with Depressed immunity AIDS Hematologic disease Renal transplant Leukemia Chronic debilitating disease Diabetes mellitus Steroids Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Diseases which cause delayed esophageal emptying Scleroderma Strictures Achalasia S/P fundoplication Rarely may occur in otherwise healthy individuals Produces whitish slightly

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