Description

Gonococcal urethritis with abscess is an infection of the urethra caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium, which can lead to the formation of an abscess. This condition is characterized by painful urination, discharge, and swelling in the genital area, requiring prompt medical treatment to prevent complications.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other types of urethritis, such as non-gonococcal urethritis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants may include 'uretritis por gonococo' or 'infección gonocócica', but interpreters should stick to the glossary term in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal urethritis with abscess after presenting with severe symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con uretritis gonocócica con absceso tras presentar síntomas severos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with non-gonococcal urethritis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal language instead of clinical terms.