Description

Gastritis due to human immunodeficiency virus disease is a condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining associated with HIV infection. This condition can lead to various gastrointestinal symptoms and may require specific management strategies in patients with HIV.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts discussing HIV-related complications. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants like 'gastritis por VIH' may be encountered but should be avoided in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gastritis due to human immunodeficiency virus disease after presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con gastritis debido a la enfermedad del virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana tras presentar síntomas gastrointestinales.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing gastritis with other gastrointestinal disorders; mispronouncing 'inmunodeficiencia'; using informal language when discussing a clinical diagnosis.