Description

Blennorrhagic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis associated with a gonococcal infection. It typically presents with joint pain and swelling, often affecting the knees and ankles, and may occur in the context of disseminated gonococcal infection.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with other types of arthritis, such as reactive arthritis or septic arthritis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. The Spanish term 'artritis blenorgic' is specific and should be used consistently in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with blennorrhagic arthritis after presenting with joint pain and a recent gonococcal infection.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con artritis blenorgic después de presentar dolor en las articulaciones y una reciente infección gonocócica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with reactive arthritis; mixing up with septic arthritis; mispronouncing 'blenorgic' as 'blenorrágico'.