Candida Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Pregnant Woman
Background: Nausea and vomiting are common during the first half of pregnancy and usually require only supportive measures. When symptoms are progressive and weight loss occurs, treatable causes should be sought by means of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. We...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1993-01-01
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| Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S106474499300033X |
| Summary: | Background: Nausea and vomiting are common during the
first half of pregnancy and usually require only supportive measures. When symptoms
are progressive and weight loss occurs, treatable causes should be sought by means of
upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. We report a case of an immunocompetent gravida with
invasive Candida albicans esophagitis. |
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| ISSN: | 1064-7449 1098-0997 |