Description

Late congenital syphilitic sensorineural deafness is a hearing impairment that occurs in individuals who have been infected with syphilis during pregnancy. This condition results from the effects of the infection on the auditory system of the developing fetus, leading to permanent hearing loss.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be encountered in discussions about congenital infections and their long-term effects. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context. Variants such as 'sordera por sífilis' may be heard but should be avoided in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Late congenital syphilitic sensorineural deafness after a thorough evaluation.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con sordera sensorial -sensorial de sífilítica tardía tras una evaluación exhaustiva.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'sordera congénita'; mispronouncing 'sífilítica'; using informal terms like 'sordera por sífilis'