Description

Typhoid meningitis is a severe form of meningitis caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is characterized by inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, often leading to serious complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that they might hear variations such as 'fiebre entérica' or 'fiebre paratifoidea A/B/C' in informal contexts. It is crucial to stick to the term 'meningitis tifoidea' in formal medical settings and to use the 'por [agente]' phrasing when discussing the infectious agent.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with typhoid meningitis after presenting with severe headaches and fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con meningitis tifoidea por Salmonella typhi tras presentar fuertes dolores de cabeza y fiebre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

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