Identify the Patient Group Most Commonly Diagnosed with Esophageal Candidiasis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Identify the patient group most commonly diagnosed with esophageal candidiasis.

• A) It is most commonly diagnosed in patients with HIV.
• B) It is most commonly diagnosed in patients who are receiving treatment with antibiotics.
• C) It is most commonly diagnosed in patients using inhaled corticosteroids or those receiving chemotherapy.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, operating automatically without conscious control.