Abstract
Candidiasis may occur in the oropharynx, esophagus, intestines and vulvovagina in patients with HIV infection. Oropharyngeal candidiasis is the most common abnormality in HIV infection. 1 Generally, oropharyngeal candidiasis is caused by Candida albicans. Oropharyngeal candidiasis may complain of difficulty in swallowing food, reduce appetite and reduce tolerance of treatment. Oropharyngeal candida colonization in patients with advanced HIV occurs more frequently when the CD4 count levels lymphocytenya < 50 cells/µL. 1 Clinical manifestations obtained al burning pain, altered taste sensation, and difficulty swallowing liquids and solids, but many patients are asymptomatic. 1,2
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