Description

Intestinal infections due to Clostridioides difficile are caused by the bacterium Clostridioides difficile, which can lead to severe diarrhea and colitis. These infections often occur after antibiotic use, disrupting the normal gut flora and allowing C. difficile to thrive.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'infecciones intestinales por Clostridioides difficile' is the preferred clinical terminology in Spanish. Common variants may include 'infección por Clostridium difficile', which is colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid informal language when interpreting medical terms.

Example Sentences

EN: Patients with intestinal infections due to Clostridioides difficile often experience severe abdominal pain.

ES: Los pacientes con infecciones intestinales debido a Clostridioides difficile a menudo experimentan un dolor abdominal severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Clostridioides difficile with other similar-sounding bacteria; using informal terms instead of the canonical term; mispronouncing 'Clostridioides' in Spanish.