An HIV-positive woman with a CD4 count of 65 cells/µL in Mozambique presents with odynophagia and dysphagia. Oropharyngeal examination reveals white p...

Question

An HIV-positive woman with a CD4 count of 65 cells/µL in Mozambique presents with odynophagia and dysphagia. Oropharyngeal examination reveals white plaques on the tongue and palate. Upper GI endoscopy shows extensive white plaques and ulceration in the oesophagus. What is the most likely diagnosis and first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oesophageal candidiasis; oral fluconazole

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CMV oesophagitis; ganciclovir

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Herpes simplex oesophagitis; aciclovir

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Kaposi sarcoma; chemotherapy

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TB oesophagitis; RIPE

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Oesophageal Candidiasis