A 30-year-old man with AIDS complains of severe pain on swallowing. Upper GI endoscopy shows elevated, white plaques on a hyperemic and edematous esophageal mucosa. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?: (A) Barrett esophagus, (B) Candida esophagitis, (C) Herpetic esophagitis, (D) Reflux esophagitis
Answer is B. Candida esophagitis Immunocompromised patient Elevated, white plaques(pseudomembrane) Hyperemic & edematous esophageal mucosa