Description

Enteritis in shigellosis due to Shigella flexneri is an intestinal inflammation caused by the Shigella flexneri bacterium. This condition typically results in diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever, and is often transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'enteritis por Shigella flexneri' is the preferred phrasing in clinical contexts, following the infectious agent terminology guidelines. Common variants such as 'shigelosis' or 'enteritis por bacilos' may be heard but should be avoided in formal settings to maintain clarity and accuracy.

Example Sentences

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

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con enteritis en la shigelosis debido a Shigella Flexneri después de presentar diarrea severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Shigella with Salmonella; using 'debido a' instead of 'por' for infectious agents; mispronouncing 'Shigella flexneri' in conversation.