Description

Early congenital syphilitic laryngitis is an inflammatory condition of the larynx that occurs in infants born to mothers with untreated syphilis. This condition can lead to severe respiratory issues and requires prompt medical attention to prevent complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be encountered in discussions about congenital infections. It is important to maintain a formal register and to avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context. Common variants might include 'laringitis sifilítica', which should be avoided in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The newborn was diagnosed with Early congenital syphilitic laryngitis shortly after birth.

ES: El recién nacido fue diagnosticado con laringitis de sífilítica congénita temprana poco después del nacimiento.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'laringitis' alone; mispronouncing 'sífilítica'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.