Description

Meningovascular syphilis is a complication of syphilis that affects the central nervous system, particularly the meninges and blood vessels. It can lead to neurological symptoms and is associated with chronic inflammation and vasculitis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various clinical settings, including neurology and infectious disease. It's important to avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context, such as 'sífilis del sistema nervioso'. Stick to the canonical term for clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with meningovascular syphilis after presenting with neurological symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con sífilis meningovascular después de presentar síntomas neurológicos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with 'sífilis cerebral'; mispronunciation of 'meningovascular'; mixing up with other forms of syphilis