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Thank you in advance! what is the most common cause/s of esophageal candida in healthy people? ec 2 times in 3 years. hx gerd, celieac disease, longterm ppi use. hiv negative, not diabetic, no inhaled corticosteroids or antibiotics?

Q: thank you in advance! what is the most common cause/s of esophageal candida in healthy people? ec 2 times in 3 years. hx gerd, celieac disease, longterm ppi use. hiv negative, not diabetic, no inhaled corticosteroids or antibiotics?

: By definition health people do not get Candida. Get checked for HIV, diabetes and immune status.

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By definition health people do not get Candida. Get checked for HIV, diabetes and immune status.

Answered 4/22/2023

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A member asked:

Thank you in advance! what is the most common cause/s of esophageal candida in healthy people? ec 2 times in 3 years. hx gerd, celieac disease, longterm ppi use. hiv negative, not diabetic, no inhaled corticosteroids or antibiotics?

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