Description

Gonococcal genitourinary infection is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It primarily affects the genitourinary tract, leading to symptoms such as dysuria, increased vaginal or penile discharge, and pelvic pain.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'infección por gonococo' or 'gonorrea', which are colloquial or less formal. It is important to maintain a clinical register and use the provided term in formal contexts to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a gonococcal genitourinary infection after presenting with symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una infección genitourinaria gonocócica después de presentar síntomas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'gonorrea' which is a broader term; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal variants in clinical settings.