Description

Gonococcal infection of the joint is an inflammatory condition caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It typically presents with joint pain and swelling, often occurring in sexually active individuals.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using terms like 'infección por gonococo' or 'artritis gonocócica', which are colloquial. It is crucial to maintain a formal register and use the canonical term in clinical settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a gonococcal infection of the joint after presenting with severe pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una infección gonocócica de la articulación tras presentar un dolor severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'gonococcal' with 'gonorrheal'; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; mixing up with other types of joint infections.