What are the 3 causes of infectious esophagitis (commonly seen in immunocompromised pts)? what will you seen on EGD with each? tx for each? a) Candida albicans: On EGD, you may see white plaques or pseudomembranes. Treatment typically involves oral fluconazole or topical clotrimazole for mild cases and IV amphotericin B for severe cases.
b) Herpes simplex virus (HSV): On EGD, you may see small vesicles or ulcers. Treatment involves oral or IV acyclovir.
c) Cytomegalovirus (CMV): On EGD, you may see large, shallow ulcers. Treatment usually involves IV ganciclovir or oral valganciclovir. d)All of the above