Description

Gonococcal vulvitis with abscess is an infection of the vulva caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, leading to inflammation and the formation of an abscess. This condition is typically characterized by pain, swelling, and discharge, requiring medical evaluation and treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in both clinical and educational contexts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a formal register. Common variants that may be encountered include 'vulvitis gonocócica' without specifying the abscess, which should be avoided in clinical discussions to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal vulvitis with abscess after presenting with severe pain and swelling.

ES: La paciente fue diagnosticada con vulvitis gonocócica con absceso después de presentar un dolor y una hinchazón severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with vulvitis from other causes; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.