Description

Syphilitic peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum caused by the infection of syphilis. It can occur as a complication of advanced syphilis and may present with abdominal pain and other systemic symptoms.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in contexts discussing complications of syphilis. Common variants that may arise include 'peritonitis por sífilis' which is colloquial and should be avoided in formal settings. It is important to maintain a clinical register when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with syphilitic peritonitis after presenting with severe abdominal pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con peritonitis sifilítica tras presentar un dolor abdominal severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with peritonitis from other infectious agents; mispronunciation of 'sifilítica'; mixing up with non-infectious peritonitis