Description

Transfusion hepatitis refers to liver inflammation caused by viral infections transmitted through blood transfusions. This condition can be associated with various hepatitis viruses, primarily hepatitis B and C, which can lead to serious health complications if not properly managed.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to related conditions or complications, but it is crucial to use the term 'hepatitis de transfusión' in formal contexts. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise in conversation, as they can lead to misunderstandings about the nature of the condition.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with transfusion hepatitis after receiving a blood transfusion during surgery.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con hepatitis de transfusión después de recibir una transfusión de sangre durante la cirugía.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with hepatitis A or E; mispronunciation of 'transfusión'; assuming all hepatitis types are the same