Description

Enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica is an inflammation of the intestine caused by the bacterium Yersinia enterocolitica. This condition can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever, often associated with contaminated food or water.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should use the term 'enteritis por Yersinia enterocolitica' in formal medical contexts, following the Spanish medical terminology style guide. Be cautious of colloquial terms that patients might use, such as 'infección intestinal', and ensure to clarify the specific diagnosis to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with enteritis due to Yersinia enterocolitica after experiencing severe abdominal cramps.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con enteritis por Yersinia enterocolitica tras experimentar fuertes calambres abdominales.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Yersinia enterocolitica with other Yersinia species; using 'debido a' instead of 'por'; mispronouncing 'Yersinia' as 'Yersinia' in Spanish.