Description

Acute gonococcal arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. It typically presents with joint pain, swelling, and fever, often affecting multiple joints simultaneously.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition in various ways, including colloquial terms or regional variations. It is crucial to maintain a formal register and to avoid confusion with other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or septic arthritis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with acute gonococcal arthritis after presenting with severe joint pain and swelling.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con artritis gonocócica aguda después de presentar un dolor y una hinchazón severos en las articulaciones.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'gonococcal' with similar-sounding terms; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; mixing up with other types of arthritis.