Description

Female gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly, including chronic pelvic pain and infertility.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other types of pelvic inflammatory disease, such as those caused by different pathogens. It is crucial to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants like 'infección pélvica gonocócica' should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Female gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease after presenting with severe abdominal pain.

ES: La paciente fue diagnosticada con enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica gonocócica hembra después de presentar un dolor abdominal severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with other pelvic inflammatory diseases; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms in clinical settings.