Description

Neonatal bacterial intestinal infection refers to a condition in newborns characterized by the presence of pathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract, leading to inflammation and potential systemic illness. It can result from various infectious agents, often requiring prompt medical intervention to prevent serious complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in clinical settings to describe serious infections in neonates. It is important to adhere to the Spanish terminology guidelines, using 'infección intestinal bacteriana neonatal' consistently and avoiding colloquial terms that may arise in conversation. Common variants like 'infección por bacterias' should be approached with caution.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor diagnosed the infant with a neonatal bacterial intestinal infection after reviewing the lab results.

ES: El médico diagnosticó al lactante con una infección intestinal bacteriana neonatal tras revisar los resultados de laboratorio.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'infección intestinal en adultos'; mispronouncing 'neonatal'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.