Description

Gonococcal pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a rare but serious condition that can occur in patients with disseminated gonococcal infection.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'pericarditis gonocócica' may not be widely recognized outside of specialized medical contexts. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Some may confuse it with other types of pericarditis, so clarity is essential.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal pericarditis following a series of tests.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó pericarditis gonocócica tras una serie de pruebas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'pericarditis viral'; mispronouncing 'gonocócica'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.