Description

Shigella dysenteriae is a bacterium that causes dysentery, characterized by severe diarrhea with blood and mucus. It is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries, and can lead to outbreaks in settings with poor sanitation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with similar-sounding terms like 'Shigella flexneri' or 'Escherichia coli'. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may arise in discussions about gastrointestinal infections. Stick to the glossary term in formal contexts to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: Shigella dysenteriae is known to cause severe outbreaks of dysentery in crowded conditions.

ES: Bacillus dysenteriae es conocido por causar brotes severos de disentería en condiciones de hacinamiento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Shigella dysenteriae with Shigella flexneri; using informal terms for dysentery; mispronouncing 'dysenteriae' as 'dysenteria'