Description

Acute amoebic enteritis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It leads to inflammation of the intestines and can result in severe diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with similar conditions such as bacterial enteritis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants like 'enteritis amebiana' may be heard but should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with acute amoebic enteritis after presenting with severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con enteritis amebica aguda tras presentar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with bacterial enteritis; mixing up with other parasitic infections; mispronouncing 'amebica' as 'amebiana'.