esophageal candidiasis

A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans in immunocompromised people, resulting in lesions, bleeding, painful swallowing and substernal pain.

Also known as: Candida Esophagitis; Candidal esophagitis; Candidiasis of the esophagus; esophageal moniliasis; esophageal thrush