Description

Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication is a type of food poisoning caused by the ingestion of toxins produced by the Bacillus cereus bacterium. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, typically occurring within hours after consumption of contaminated food.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'intoxicación alimentaria por Bacillus cereus' may be used in clinical settings. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants might include 'intoxicación por Bacillus cereus', which should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Foodborne Bacillus cereus intoxication after consuming improperly stored rice.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con intoxicación de Bacillus cereus transmitido por los alimentos después de consumir arroz mal almacenado.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Bacillus cereus with other Bacillus species; mispronouncing 'Bacillus cereus'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.