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Other Causes and Risk Factors of Erosive Esophagitis

Causes and Risk Factors Include:

• Fungi or yeast - especially Candida infections.
• Cytomegalovirus - a common virus in the herpes family.
• Herpes simplex diseases and conditions that weaken the immune system, such as HIV.
• Poorly controlled diabetes.
• Immunodeficiency disorders.
• Chemotherapy - pronounced - kee-mo-THER-a-pee - is treatment with anticancer drugs.
• Chronic (lasting a long time) steroid use or malnutrition.
• Chemicals that are swallowed.
• Pills that become stuck in the esophagus.
  
• Medications and supplements such as nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs, alendronate, doxycycline, iron, and potassium.

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