Description

Gonococcal anterior uveitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the anterior segment of the eye, specifically the uvea, caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. This condition can lead to significant visual impairment if not treated promptly and appropriately.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is used in specific clinical contexts, particularly in ophthalmology and infectious disease. Common variants that may arise include 'uveítis por gonococo', which is colloquial and should be avoided in formal settings. It is essential to maintain a formal register when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal anterior uveitis after presenting with eye pain and redness.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con uveítis anterior gonocócica tras presentar dolor y enrojecimiento ocular.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with 'uveítis viral'; mispronunciation of 'gonocócica'; mixing up with 'uveítis posterior'.