Complications
Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
long term
low
Liver function tests are monitored frequently in patients taking systemic azoles.
Medication is discontinued if there is any evidence of hepatotoxicity, and an alternative regimen commenced.
variable
medium
In a severely immunocompromised host, Candida may become focally invasive.[54]
Clinically, dysphagia and odynophagia may develop.
Esophageal candidiasis is one of the most common infections in people with HIV.
variable
low
In severely immunocompromised host, Candida may become disseminated and involve any organ.[54]
Symptoms of sepsis and organ-specific signs and symptoms may develop (e.g., pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis, and mucocutaneous, osteoarticular, hepatosplenic, and peritoneal infections).
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