27th June 2023

Justin is a 35-year-old man who presents to his GP following difficulty and pain on swallowing.

Justin is a 35-year-old man who presents to his GP following difficulty and pain on swallowing. He is known to have HIV, and his adherence with antiretroviral therapy is intermittent. He is referred for endoscopy, which demonstrates erythema predominantly in the distal third of the oesophagus with ulceration. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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