Description

Typhoid peritonitis is a severe abdominal infection that occurs due to the spread of Salmonella Typhi bacteria, often as a complication of typhoid fever. It is characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum and can lead to serious health complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that they may hear variants such as 'fiebre entérica' or 'fiebre paratifoidea A/B/C', but it is important to use 'peritonitis tifoidea' in formal contexts. Consistently applying the 'por [agente]' phrasing is crucial when discussing infectious diseases, as it aligns with standard medical terminology.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with typhoid peritonitis after presenting severe abdominal pain and fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con peritonitis tifoidea por presentar un dolor abdominal severo y fiebre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing typhoid with paratyphoid; mispronouncing 'tifoidea'; using informal terms instead of the correct clinical terminology.