Description

Spirillosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Spirillum minus, primarily associated with rat bites or contact with infected animals. It can lead to symptoms such as fever, rash, and lymphadenopathy.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'espirilosis' may be confused with similar-sounding terms or regional variants. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Stick to the glossary term in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with spirillosis after being bitten by a rat.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con espirilosis tras ser mordido por una rata.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'espirilosis' with 'espirillosis'; mispronouncing 'Spirillum' as 'spirulina'; mixing up symptoms with other rat-borne diseases.