Description

Bulbar palsy syphilis refers to a neurological condition resulting from syphilis infection that affects the muscles involved in speech, swallowing, and other functions controlled by the brainstem. This condition can lead to significant impairment in communication and nutrition.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in specialized medical contexts, particularly in neurology and infectious disease. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical meaning. Variants like 'parálisis bulbar por sífilis' may be heard, but the glossary term should be prioritized in formal discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with bulbar palsy syphilis after presenting symptoms of difficulty swallowing.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con sífilis de parálisis bulbar después de presentar síntomas de dificultad para tragar.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'bulbar palsy' with 'palsy' in general; mispronouncing 'sífilis'; mixing up with other neurological conditions like 'esclerosis lateral amiotrófica'.