Description

Postmeningococcal arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs following a meningococcal infection. It typically affects the joints and can lead to significant pain and swelling.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'artritis por meningococo' in less formal contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical register and ensure that the term used is appropriate for medical discussions. Avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with postmeningococcal arthritis after recovering from meningitis.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con artritis posmeningocócica tras recuperarse de la meningitis.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'postmeningococcal' with 'postviral'; mispronouncing 'meningocócica' as 'meningitis'; mixing up with other types of arthritis.