Description

Gonococcal osteomyelitis is a rare form of bone infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It typically occurs in individuals with disseminated gonococcal infection and can affect various bones, leading to severe pain and complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'osteomielitis gonocócica' may not be widely recognized outside of specialized medical contexts. Common variants that may be encountered include 'infección ósea por gonococo', which is more colloquial. It is crucial to use the canonical term to maintain clarity and professionalism in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal osteomyelitis after presenting with severe joint pain and fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con osteomielitis gonocócica después de presentar dolor articular severo y fiebre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with other types of osteomyelitis; mispronunciation of 'gonocócica'; mixing up with gonorrhea without specifying the osteomyelitis aspect.