Gastric Perforation due to Candida Infection in Association with Prolonged Proton Pump Inhibitor Use: A Report of Two Cases

Fungus as a cause of gastric perforation is very rare. Very low pH of stomach usually does not support fungal growth. It is usually associated with immunocompromised state or is seen in debilitated patients like patients receiving steroid therapy, patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Human Imm...

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Main Authors: Amrita Neelakanta, Rakesh Rajiv Patkar, Shilpa Mishra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/15631/50725_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AG_SS)_PN(KM).pdf