Description

Listerial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It often results from consuming contaminated food and can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that terms like 'gastroenteritis' may be used interchangeably with 'enteritis' in some contexts, but 'gastroenteritis' is more specific. It is important to adhere to the 'por [agente]' phrasing when discussing infectious agents like Listeria. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise in regional dialects.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Listerial gastroenteritis after consuming contaminated deli meat.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con gastroenteritis listerial después de consumir carne de deli contaminada.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'gastroenteritis' with 'enteritis'; mispronouncing 'Listeria'; using 'debido a' instead of 'por' when referring to the infectious agent.