Description

Gonococcal prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to significant discomfort and complications if left untreated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to gonococcal prostatitis using terms like 'prostatitis por gonococo' or simply 'gonorrea', which are less formal. It is important to maintain a professional register and stick to the glossary term in clinical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal prostatitis after presenting with painful urination and pelvic discomfort.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con prostatitis gonocócica después de presentar dolor al orinar y malestar pélvico.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with non-gonococcal prostatitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using colloquial terms instead of the clinical term.