Description

Gonococcal rheumatism is a rare complication of gonorrhea, characterized by joint pain and inflammation due to the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It typically manifests as arthritis or tenosynovitis and may occur in sexually active individuals.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that gonococcal rheumatism may be referred to as 'artritis gonocócica' in some contexts, which is a colloquial variant. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the canonical term in clinical discussions to avoid confusion with other types of rheumatism.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal rheumatism after presenting with severe joint pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con reumatismo gonocócico después de presentar un dolor articular severo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with rheumatic fever; mispronouncing 'gonocócico'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.