The natural history of esophageal candidiasis after successful treatment in patients with AIDS
Laine L. The natural history of esophageal candidiasis after successful treatment in patients with AIDS. Gastroenterology 1994, 107: 744-746. PMID: 8076760, DOI: 10.1016/0016-5085(94)90122-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultAntifungal AgentsCandidiasisEsophageal DiseasesFluconazoleFollow-Up StudiesHumansRecurrenceConceptsEsophageal candidiasisOral thrushImmunodeficiency syndromeAntifungal therapySuccessful treatmentNatural historyMonthly clinical assessmentsRecurrent esophageal candidiasisPosttreatment endoscopySymptomatic recurrenceEndoscopic resolutionEsophageal symptomsMost patientsOral therapyClinical resolutionRecurrent episodesEntry criteriaClinical assessmentBACKGROUND/Prior episodesPatientsCandidiasisSubsequent episodesTherapySubsequent course