Description

Gonococcal pharyngitis is a throat infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to complications if left untreated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using terms like 'infección de garganta por gonococo', which is colloquial. It's important to maintain a formal register and use the canonical term 'faringitis gonocócica' in clinical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal pharyngitis after presenting symptoms of a sore throat.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con faringitis gonocócica tras presentar síntomas de dolor de garganta.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing gonococcal pharyngitis with other throat infections; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.