Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	85050
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Prevalence and clinical risk factors for esophageal candidiasis in non-human immunodeficiency virus patients: A multicenter retrospective case-control study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Alexandra V Kimchy, Akram I Ahmad, Lindsey Tully, Connor Lester, Kavya Sanghavi and Joseph J Jennings
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Alexandra V Kimchy, DO, Doctor, Department of Internal Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, NW, PHC 6, Washington, District of Columbia 20007, United States. alexandra.v.kimchy@medstar.net
Key Words	Candidiasis; Esophagus; Endoscopy; Proton pump inhibitors; Transplants; Glucocorticoids
Core Tip	While esophageal candidiasis (EC) is often associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the prevalence and clinical risk factors for infection in the non-HIV population are less well established. Our study found the prevalence of EC among patients without HIV in the United States to be higher than anticipated, approximately 9%, over a 5-year period. Independent risk factors for infection were prior organ transplant, proton pump inhibitor, or corticosteroid use. The findings of this study may aide clinicians in establishing an early diagnosis and treatment of EC, thereby preventing the later complications of more severe disease.
Citation	Kimchy AV, Ahmad AI, Tully L, Lester C, Sanghavi K, Jennings JJ. Prevalence and clinical risk factors for esophageal candidiasis in non-human immunodeficiency virus patients: A multicenter retrospective case-control study. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2023; 15(6): 480-490

Received	2023-04-17 21:29
Peer-Review Started	2023-04-17 21:31
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2023-05-19 07:18
Revised	2023-05-20 18:23
Second Decision	2023-05-31 03:10
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2023-05-31 07:58
Articles in Press	2023-05-31 07:58
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Typeset the Manuscript	2023-06-08 01:42

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