Description

Colitis due to paratyphoid fever B is an inflammatory condition of the colon caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Paratyphi B. It is characterized by symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever, and is often associated with gastrointestinal infections.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that they may hear variants such as 'fiebre entérica' or 'paratifus', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to use the 'por [agente]' phrasing when discussing infectious diseases, as this aligns with the Spanish medical terminology style guide.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Colitis due to paratyphoid fever B after presenting with severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con colitis por fiebre paratifoidea B después de presentar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing paratyphoid fever with typhoid fever; using 'debido a' instead of 'por' when referring to the infectious agent; mispronouncing 'paratifoidea' as 'paratifus'.