Description

Gonococcal myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This condition can occur as a complication of gonococcal infection, leading to serious cardiovascular issues if not promptly diagnosed and treated.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'miocarditis gonocócica' may be used in formal medical contexts, while colloquial terms may include 'infección por gonococo' in some regions. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid using slang or informal language when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal myocarditis after presenting with chest pain and fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con miocarditis gonocócica después de presentar dolor en el pecho y fiebre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'gonococcal' with 'gonorrheal'; mispronouncing 'miocarditis'; mixing up myocarditis with other types of cardiac inflammation.