Description

Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii is an infectious disease characterized by diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps caused by the bacterium Shigella boydii. It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water, and it is particularly prevalent in areas with poor sanitation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should maintain a formal clinical register when discussing Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii. It is important to use the phrasing 'infecciones por Shigella boydii' rather than 'debido a Shigella boydii' for clarity. Be aware of colloquial terms like 'fiebre entérica' that may arise but should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Shigellosis due to Shigella boydii after experiencing severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Shigelosis por Shigella boydii después de experimentar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Shigellosis with Salmonellosis; misusing 'debido a' instead of 'por'; failing to recognize regional variations in terminology.