Description

Colitis in shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae is an inflammatory condition of the colon caused by the bacterium Shigella dysenteriae. This infection often leads to severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever, primarily affecting young children and immunocompromised individuals.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'colitis en la shigelosis' is the preferred clinical terminology in Spanish. It's important to use the 'por [agente]' phrasing for infectious agents, so 'por Shigella dysenteriae' is the correct form. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise in conversation, such as 'tifus' or 'fiebre entérica'.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with colitis in shigellosis due to Shigella dysenteriae after presenting with severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con colitis en la shigelosis debido a la shigella disenteriae tras presentar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Mixing up 'shigelosis' with 'tifus'; using 'debido a' instead of 'por' for infectious agents; mispronouncing 'Shigella dysenteriae'.