Description

Gonococcal arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by the infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium transmitted through sexual contact. It typically presents with joint pain and swelling, often affecting multiple joints, and may occur alongside other symptoms of gonorrhea.

Interpreter Notes

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

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal arthritis after presenting with joint pain and a history of recent sexual activity.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con artritis gonocócica tras presentar dolor en las articulaciones y un historial de actividad sexual reciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing gonococcal arthritis with other types of arthritis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.