Description

Gonococcal bursitis of the humerus is an inflammation of the bursa surrounding the humerus, caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. This condition can lead to pain and restricted movement in the shoulder area, often requiring medical intervention for treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to gonococcal infections using various terms, such as 'infección por gonococo'. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial expressions. Stick to the glossary term 'bursitis gonocócica, húmero' in clinical settings to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis, humerus after presenting with severe shoulder pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica, húmero después de presentar un dolor intenso en el hombro.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with other types of bursitis; misunderstanding the infectious nature of the condition; mispronouncing 'gonocócica' as 'gonocóxica'.