Description

Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium, which can be particularly severe in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV. This condition can also be associated with malaria, complicating the clinical picture and treatment options for affected patients.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts discussing opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants that may arise include 'criptosporidiosis en pacientes con VIH' but it is crucial to stick to the glossary term in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: Cryptosporidiosis associated with human immunodeficiency virus disease associated with malaria can lead to severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: La criptosporidiosis asociada con enfermedad del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana asociada con la malaria puede provocar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing cryptosporidiosis with other gastrointestinal infections; mispronouncing 'criptosporidiosis'; using informal language instead of formal medical terminology.