Description

Primary syphilis of lip refers to the initial stage of syphilis infection characterized by the presence of a chancre on the lips. This stage is highly infectious and requires prompt medical attention for effective treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to the condition using less formal terms or may describe symptoms rather than using the specific diagnosis. It is important to maintain a clinical register and avoid colloquial expressions that may arise in patient discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Primary syphilis of lip after presenting with a sore on their lip.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con sífilis primaria de los labios después de presentar una llaga en su labio.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'primary syphilis' with 'secondary syphilis'; mispronouncing 'sífilis' as 'sifilis'; using informal language that undermines the clinical context.