Description

Bacterial colitis is an inflammation of the colon caused by bacterial infection. It can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever, and may require specific antibiotic treatment depending on the causative agent.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'colitis bacteriana' is the preferred term in clinical settings. Variants such as 'colitis por bacterias' may be heard colloquially but should be avoided in formal contexts. It is crucial to adhere to the 'por [agente]' phrasing when discussing infectious agents related to colitis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with bacterial colitis after presenting with severe diarrhea.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con colitis bacteriana después de presentar diarrea severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'colitis bacteriana' with 'colitis ulcerosa'; mispronouncing 'bacteriana'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.