Description

Chronic gonococcal infection of the lower genitourinary tract is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This condition can lead to complications if left untreated, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various clinical settings, including urology and infectious disease consultations. Common variants include 'infección por gonococo' or 'gonorrea', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a professional tone when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a chronic gonococcal infection of the lower genitourinary tract.

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'gonorrea' which is more general; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; mixing up with other STIs like chlamydia.