Description

Chronic gonococcal prostatitis is a persistent inflammation of the prostate gland caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. This condition can lead to significant discomfort and complications if not properly diagnosed and treated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in discussions about sexually transmitted infections. Common variants include 'prostatitis por gonococo' which is colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is important to maintain a clinical tone when interpreting this diagnosis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with chronic gonococcal prostatitis after presenting with pelvic pain and urinary issues.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con prostatitis gonocócica después de presentar dolor pélvico y problemas urinarios.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with bacterial prostatitis; mixing up gonococcal with non-gonococcal infections; mispronunciation of 'gonocócica'.