Whitish plaques over the esophageal mucosa - Atlas of swine pathology

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Possible causes: Other

These whitish plaques over the esophageal mucosa correspond to a proliferation of the esophageal epithelium in response to a Candida albicans infection. It is usually observed in piglets and weaners and it is a consequence of other primary factors such as antibiotic therapy, inanition, immunosuppression or gastric reflux.