Description

Lyme arthritis is a condition characterized by joint inflammation caused by the Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. It typically occurs in patients who have had Lyme disease and can lead to significant pain and swelling in the affected joints.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients might refer to Lyme arthritis in various ways, including 'artritis de Lyme' or simply 'artritis'. It is crucial to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may not be understood in a clinical setting.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Lyme arthritis after experiencing severe joint pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con artritis de Lyme después de experimentar un dolor articular severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Lyme arthritis with other types of arthritis; mispronouncing 'Lyme' as 'limón'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.