Infectious Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Infectious diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract are rare, but certain bacteria including Treponema pallidum and Mycobacterium tuberculosis may infect the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum even in an immunocompetent individual.Gastric syphilis is difficult to diagnose because it presents with non-specific symptoms and diverse endoscopic findi