Description

Trichomonal dysentery is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas. It leads to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dehydration, often requiring medical intervention.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using various terms, including 'disentería por Trichomonas' or simply 'disentería'. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the glossary term in clinical settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with trichomonal dysentery after presenting symptoms of severe diarrhea.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con disentería tricomonal después de presentar síntomas de diarrea severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'disentería amebiana'; mispronouncing 'tricomonal'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.