Description

Acute gonococcal salpingitis is an inflammation of the fallopian tubes caused by a gonococcal infection, typically resulting from untreated gonorrhea. It can lead to severe complications such as infertility if not promptly treated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is specific to a bacterial infection and may hear variations like 'salpingitis por gonococo' in some contexts, which are colloquial. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid using informal language when interpreting this diagnosis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with acute gonococcal salpingitis after presenting with pelvic pain.

ES: La paciente fue diagnosticada con salpingitis gonocócica aguda después de presentar dolor pélvico.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'salpingitis' alone; mixing up with other types of salpingitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica' as 'gonocóccica'.