Description

Secondary syphilitic hepatitis refers to liver inflammation caused by the systemic effects of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection. It is characterized by elevated liver enzymes and can occur in patients with untreated syphilis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of hepatitis or liver diseases. It is important to use the clinical term 'hepatitis sifilítica' in formal contexts. Avoid colloquial terms that may not accurately convey the medical condition.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with secondary syphilitic hepatitis after presenting with elevated liver enzymes.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó hepatitis sifilítica tras presentar niveles elevados de enzimas hepáticas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with primary syphilis; mixing up hepatitis types; mispronouncing 'sifilítica'.