Candidiasis, Oral &/or Oesophageal
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Candidiasis, Oral
B20.4
See: Candidiasis, oral (thrush)
- Commence ART.
Candidiasis, Oesophageal
B20.4
DESCRIPTION
Infection of the oesophagus with candida, a fungus causing oral thrush.
Patients with oral thrush who have pain or difficulty on swallowing may have oesophageal candidiasis.
See Candidiasis, oral (thrush).
GENERAL MEASURES
Maintain hydration.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Fluconazole, oral, 200 mg daily for 14 days.
LoE:IIIb34
REFERRAL
- Inability to swallow.
- Frequent relapses.
- Poor response to fluconazole.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-2024_Version 2.1_09 December 2024
Chapter 11: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV AND AIDS)_11.3 Opportunistic Infections, Treatment in Adults_11.3.2 Candidiasis, Oral & 11.3.3 Candidiasis, Oesophageal