Description

Foodborne Clostridium difficile intoxication is a gastrointestinal condition caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium difficile. This condition can lead to severe diarrhea and other intestinal complications, particularly in individuals with disrupted gut flora.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in clinical settings to discuss cases of gastrointestinal illness linked to food sources. It is important to adhere to the 'por [agente]' phrasing for infectious agents in Spanish, avoiding alternatives like 'debido a'. Colloquial terms may include 'infección por Clostridium', but sticking to the glossary term is recommended.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Foodborne Clostridium difficile intoxication after consuming contaminated food.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con intoxicación por los alimentos en la intoxicación por Clostridium difficile después de consumir alimentos contaminados.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Clostridium difficile with other Clostridium species; misusing 'debido a' instead of 'por'; failing to recognize the specific context of foodborne illness.