Description

Typhoid endocarditis is a rare but serious infection of the heart valves caused by Salmonella typhi. It can occur in individuals with a history of typhoid fever and may lead to severe complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that they may hear variants such as 'fiebre entérica' or 'tifus', but it is recommended to use 'endocarditis tifoidea' in formal contexts. Remember to adhere to the 'por [agente]' phrasing when discussing infectious agents, as this is standard in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with typhoid endocarditis after presenting with fever and heart murmur.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con endocarditis tifoidea por Salmonella typhi después de presentar fiebre y soplo cardíaco.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

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