title: [Fungal infections of the gastrointestinal tract].
abstract: In immunocompetent subjects fungal infections of the gastrointestinal tract are uncommon. Candida esophagitis remains the single most common fungal infection in immunocompromised hosts or in H. pylori- infected patients who receive antibiotic therapy. Enteric fungal infections are uncommon even in HIV-infected patients. Antifungal agents such as amphotericin B, ketoconazole, fluconazole, and the various formulations of itraconazole are effective for most cases.
authors.affiliation: Istituto di Clinica Medica, Università, Sassari.
authors.forename: Emmanouil
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Maragkoudakis
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Realdi
authors.forename: Maria Pina
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Dore
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003092:Colitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D004941:Esophagitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents