Description

Late congenital syphilitic meningitis is a severe neurological condition that occurs in infants born to mothers with untreated syphilis. It typically manifests as inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, leading to serious health complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other types of meningitis, such as viral or bacterial meningitis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants like 'meningitis sifilítica' may be heard, but it is recommended to stick to the glossary term in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The pediatrician diagnosed the infant with late congenital syphilitic meningitis after reviewing the mother's medical history.

ES: El pediatra diagnosticó al infante con meningitis sifilítica congénita tardía tras revisar el historial médico de la madre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with other types of meningitis; mispronouncing 'sifilítica'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.