Description

Acute gonococcal infection of the lower genitourinary tract is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It primarily affects the urethra in men and the cervix in women, leading to symptoms such as pain during urination and abnormal discharge.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use colloquial terms for gonorrhea, which can vary regionally. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid casual language. Stick to the glossary term in formal medical contexts to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with an acute gonococcal infection of the lower genitourinary tract.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una infección gonocócica aguda del tracto genitourinario inferior.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'gonococcal' with 'chlamydial'; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; mixing up symptoms with other STIs.