Description

Late syphilitic encephalitis is a neurological complication that occurs in individuals with untreated syphilis, typically manifesting years after the initial infection. It can lead to severe cognitive and motor dysfunction due to inflammation of the brain.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in discussions about advanced syphilis cases, particularly in neurology or infectious disease contexts. Common variants may include 'encefalitis sifilítica' or 'encefalitis por sífilis', but it is important to stick to the glossary term in formal settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with late syphilitic encephalitis after presenting with severe cognitive decline.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con encefalitis sífilítica tardía tras presentar un grave deterioro cognitivo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'encefalitis sífilítica tardía' with other neurological conditions; mispronouncing 'sífilis' as 'sifilis'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.