Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning infectious esophagitis?
A. Candida albicans is not normally found in the mouth but results from the overgrowth of this fungus in patients on broad spectrum antibiotics
B. Candida esophagitis is usually self-limited and is seldom associated with chronic problems
C. Systemic therapy is seldom indicated
D. Small ulcers on barium esophogram in a transplant patient complaining of dysphagia and odynophagia are likely due to herpes simplex viral infection
Answer:D
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning infectious esophagitis?
A. Candida albicans is not normally found in the mouth but results from the overgrowth of this fungus in patients on broad spectrum antibiotics B. Candida esophagitis is usually self-limited and is seldom associated with chronic problems C. Systemic therapy is seldom indicated D. Small ulcers on barium esophogram in a transplant patient complaining of dysphagia and odynophagia are likely due to herpes simplex viral infection