Simple rapid test for lead poisoning
1972; Elsevier BV; Volume: 80; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0022-3476(72)80157-4
ISSN1097-6833
AutoresEdward B. McCabe, Roger S. Challop,
Tópico(s)Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Resumo3 Number 5a heavy growth of Candida albicans, but repeated blood cultures were negative.The patient was given Mycostatin orally but the dysphagia and fever continued, and Garamyein and Amphotericin B were prescribed.The child died on the nineteenth hospital day; autopsy was not permitted. DISCUSSIONEsophagitis presents as painful dysphagia, heartburn, and retrosternal pressure.Candida esophagitis results from the downward spread of the organisms from a pharyngitis or stomatitis (thrush) .2, 3 In esophageal candidiasis the changes on x-ray examination of the esophagus are principally spasticity of the involved portion, because of extensive mural changes. 1 In most instances there is an irregular, ragged, shaggy contour to the barium-filled esophageal lumen, indicating mucosal ulceration.
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