Description

Gonococcal bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa associated with infection by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It typically presents with pain and swelling around the affected joint, particularly in the area of the fibula.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use colloquial terms for joint pain or infections, which can lead to confusion. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid mixing this term with other types of bursitis or joint infections. Stick to the glossary term in clinical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis, fibula, after presenting with significant swelling and pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica, peroné, tras presentar una inflamación y dolor significativos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with non-gonococcal bursitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; mixing up with other joint infections