Review of the literature for a case with candidal esophagitis at HIV negative young adult patient
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Review of the literature for a case with candidal esophagitis at HIV negative young adult patient

Med J Bakirkoy 2008;4(4):160-162
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Abstract

Candidal esophagitis, frequently seen in HIV seropositive patients, may develop in HIV seronegative patients due to various etiologic reasons. In this case, investigation of esophagitis diagnosis and the etiologic factors were aimed to be presented by using literature data. The potential contribution of severe emotional stress and depression to the etiology of esophageal candidiasis in a HIV seronegative case via the negative impact on the immunologic system was discussed.

Keywords: Candidal esophagitis, immune suppression, depression