Description

Typhoid ulcer refers to a type of ulceration that can occur in the intestinal tract as a complication of typhoid fever, which is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. These ulcers can lead to serious gastrointestinal issues, including perforation and hemorrhage, if not managed properly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that variants like 'fiebre entérica' or 'tifus' may be heard, but it is recommended to use 'úlcera tifoidea' in formal contexts. It is important to adhere to the 'por [agente]' phrasing when discussing the infectious nature of typhoid fever caused by Salmonella Typhi.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a typhoid ulcer after presenting with severe abdominal pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una úlcera tifoidea después de presentar un dolor abdominal severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing typhoid ulcer with other types of gastrointestinal ulcers; mispronouncing 'tifoidea'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.