Bacterial esophagitis
Bacterial esophagitis
Definition
An acute bacterial infection that affects the esophagus. Symptoms include severe pain on swallowing and retrosternal pain. Endoscopic examination reveals esophageal mucosal ulcerations and pseudomembranous formations.
Also known as bacterial esophagitis — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |