Description

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

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Shigelosis debido a Shigella Sonnei' is used in formal medical contexts, while 'infección por Shigella' may also be heard colloquially. It is important to adhere to the 'por [agente]' phrasing for infectious diseases to maintain clinical accuracy. Avoid mixing this term with other similar-sounding infections like salmonellosis.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Shigellosis with Salmonellosis; mispronouncing 'Shigella sonnei'; using informal language instead of formal medical terminology.