Description

Gonococcal bursitis, vertebral column is an inflammation of the bursa in the vertebral column caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. This condition can lead to pain and discomfort in the affected area, often requiring medical intervention for resolution.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be used in various clinical settings, particularly in infectious disease contexts. Common variants might include 'bursitis por gonococo' or 'bursitis gonocócica', but it is essential to use the canonical term in formal medical discussions to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal bursitis, vertebral column after presenting symptoms of severe back pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con bursitis gonocócica, columna vertebral tras presentar síntomas de dolor intenso en la espalda.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Mixing up with 'bursitis' from other causes; confusion with gonorrhea-related terms; mispronouncing 'gonocócica' as 'gonocóccica'.