Term Name:	esophageal candidiasis
Synonyms:	Candida Esophagitis, Candidal esophagitis, Candidiasis of the esophagus, esophageal moniliasis, esophageal thrush
Definition:	A candidiasis that involves fungal infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans in immunocompromised people, resulting in lesions, bleeding, painful swallowing and substernal pain.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:13146]   ( DOID:13146 )