Description

Colitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an inflammation of the colon caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This condition can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should maintain a formal clinical register when discussing this term. It's important to use 'por Pseudomonas aeruginosa' rather than 'debido a Pseudomonas aeruginosa' to align with Spanish medical terminology guidelines. Be cautious of colloquial terms or regional variations that may arise in conversation.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with colitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa after presenting with severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con colitis por Pseudomonas aeruginosa tras presentar síntomas gastrointestinales severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'colitis' with 'enteritis'; using 'debido a' instead of 'por'; mispronouncing 'Pseudomonas aeruginosa'.