Description

Gonococcal spondylitis is an infection of the spine caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a rare but serious condition that can lead to severe pain and potential complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that gonococcal spondylitis may be referred to in different ways, but the term 'espondilitis gonocócica' is the standard clinical term. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise in informal discussions, as they can lead to confusion in a medical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal spondylitis after presenting with severe back pain.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con espondilitis gonocócica después de presentar un dolor intenso en la espalda.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with other types of spondylitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.