Description

Gonococcal conjunctivitis is an eye infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is characterized by redness, swelling, and discharge from the eye, and can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that gonococcal conjunctivitis may be referred to in some contexts as 'conjuntivitis por gonococo' in more informal settings. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the canonical term 'conjuntivitis gonocócica' in clinical discussions. Avoid confusion with other types of conjunctivitis, such as viral or allergic conjunctivitis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal conjunctivitis after presenting with severe eye discharge.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con conjuntivitis gonocócica después de presentar una secreción ocular severa.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with viral conjunctivitis; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal variants in clinical settings