Description

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection is a type of gastrointestinal infection caused by a specific strain of E. coli that produces toxins. It is commonly associated with traveler's diarrhea and can lead to severe dehydration if not treated properly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Infección enterotoxigénica de Escherichia coli' may be used in clinical settings to refer to this condition. It is important to use the 'por [agente]' phrasing consistently, as in 'infección por Escherichia coli'. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise in casual conversations, as they can lead to confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection after experiencing severe diarrhea.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con infección enterotoxigénica de Escherichia coli tras experimentar una diarrea severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with other types of E. coli infections; mispronouncing 'Escherichia' in Spanish; using informal language instead of formal clinical terminology.