Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Esophageal Infections

Esophageal infections occur when bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the esophagus and cause an infection. These infections can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as pain and difficulty swallowing, and, if left untreated, can lead to complications. To treat esophageal infections, antibiotics, antifungal medications, a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 2574-4526 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Esophageal infections occur when bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the esophagus and cause an infection. These infections can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as pain and difficulty swallowing, and, if left untreated, can lead to complications. To treat esophageal infections, antibiotics, antifungal medications, and other medications are often used. Esophageal infections, though uncommon, can be dangerous and must be managed with proper medical care, making early diagnosis and treatment essential for long-term health.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Digestive Disorders And Diagnosis (ISSN 2574-4526).

Journal editorial board
Jonas P. DeMuro · United States Divey Manocha · United States Beata Kasztelan-Szczerbinska · Poland

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