Description

Dysentery due to Balantidium coli is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Balantidium coli. It is characterized by severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and sometimes fever, and is often associated with poor sanitation and hygiene practices.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Disentería debido a Balantidium coli' may be used in clinical settings, but it is recommended to use 'disentería por Balantidium coli' to align with the Spanish medical terminology style guide. Common variants that may arise include colloquial terms or regional phrases that should be avoided in formal contexts to maintain clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Dysentery due to Balantidium coli after presenting with severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con disentería por Balantidium coli después de presentar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Balantidium coli with other dysentery-causing organisms; mispronouncing 'Balantidium' in Spanish; using informal language instead of clinical terms.