Description

Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late, refers to a stage of syphilis where the infection is present in the body without any visible symptoms. This stage can occur after the primary and secondary stages of syphilis and can remain asymptomatic for years.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that some patients may refer to latent syphilis using terms like 'sífilis oculta' or 'sífilis asintomática', which are colloquial variations. It is crucial to maintain the clinical terminology 'sífilis latente, no especificada como temprana o tardía' in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late, during a routine screening.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con sífilis latente, no especificada como temprana o tardía, durante un examen de rutina.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing latent syphilis with active stages; misinterpreting 'latente' as 'hidden' rather than 'asymptomatic'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.