Description

Shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri is an infectious disease characterized by diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps caused by the bacterium Shigella flexneri. It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water and can lead to severe dehydration if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Shigelosis debido a Shigella Flexneri' is the clinical reference in Spanish, and it is important to use the 'por [agente]' phrasing pattern for infectious diseases. Be cautious of colloquial terms that may arise in conversation, and avoid using 'debido a' in favor of 'por' when discussing infectious agents.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri after presenting with severe diarrhea.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Shigelosis debido a Shigella Flexneri tras presentar diarrea severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Mixing up 'debido a' with 'por'; confusing Shigella with Salmonella; mispronouncing Shigella flexneri in Spanish.