Description

Syphilitic arteritis is an inflammatory condition of the arteries that occurs as a complication of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This condition can lead to vascular damage and is associated with other cardiovascular complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'arteritis sifilítica' may not be commonly used in all regions, and some may encounter variations such as 'arteritis por sífilis' in colloquial contexts. It is crucial to maintain the formal register and use the canonical term in clinical discussions to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with syphilitic arteritis after presenting symptoms of vascular inflammation.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con arteritis sifilítica después de presentar síntomas de inflamación vascular.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'arteritis sifilítica' with 'arteritis reumatoide'; mispronouncing 'sifilítica'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.