Description

Gonococcal urethritis is an infection of the urethra caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is commonly transmitted through sexual contact and can lead to complications if left untreated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using terms like 'gonorrea' or 'infección por gonococo', which are colloquial and may not be appropriate in formal medical contexts. It is crucial to maintain a clinical register and use the term 'uretritis gonocócica' consistently to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal urethritis after presenting symptoms of pain during urination.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con uretritis gonocócica después de presentar síntomas de dolor al orinar.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'uretritis no gonocócica'; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms like 'gonorrea' in clinical settings.