Description

Gonococcal bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. It typically presents with pain and swelling in the affected joint area, often associated with other gonococcal infections.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'bursitis' may be confused with other forms of arthritis or joint inflammation. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Common variants such as 'bursitis por gonococo' should be avoided in favor of the canonical term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis following the onset of joint pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica tras la aparición de dolor en la articulación.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with other types of bursitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.