Description

Typhogastric fever is a type of enteric fever caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It is characterized by prolonged fever, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variants such as 'fiebre entérica' or 'fiebre paratifoidea A/B/C', but it is crucial to use 'fiebre tifogástrica' in formal contexts. Remember to adhere to the infectious agent phrasing pattern by stating 'por Salmonella typhi' when discussing the causative agent.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with typhogastric fever after presenting with severe abdominal pain and high fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con fiebre tifogástrica tras presentar un dolor abdominal severo y fiebre alta por Salmonella typhi.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing typhogastric fever with typhoid fever; mispronouncing 'tifogástrica'; using informal terms like 'tifus' in clinical settings.