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Candida esophagitis

Candida esophagitis is a medical condition where the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach, becomes infected by the Candida fungus. This infection causes inflammation and damage to the esophageal tissue. The condition is also known as esophageal candidiasis or thrush. What causes Candida esophagitis? Candida esophagitis is caused by …
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Focal

In pathology, the term “focal” refers to something that is localized or limited to a specific area or spot, rather than being diffusely spread out or affecting a large area of tissue. When used to describe disease processes, abnormalities, or lesions, “focal” indicates that the changes or effects are confined to one or relatively small, …
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