Description

Gonococcal keratitis is an eye infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can lead to severe inflammation and potential vision loss if not treated promptly. It primarily affects the cornea and is often associated with other gonococcal infections in the body.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'Queratitis gonocócica' may be used in formal medical contexts, while colloquial terms might include 'infección ocular por gonococo.' It is crucial to maintain a formal register and avoid any informal language when interpreting this diagnosis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal keratitis after presenting with severe eye pain and discharge.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con queratitis gonocócica después de presentar un dolor ocular intenso y secreción.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with 'conjuntivitis' due to similar symptoms; mispronunciation of 'gonocócica'; mixing up with other types of keratitis.