Description

Gonococcal meningitis is a type of meningitis caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is a serious infection that can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'meningitis por gonococo' or 'meningitis gonocócica aguda', but it is important to use the standard term for clarity. This term is typically used in hospital settings and should be treated with the appropriate clinical seriousness.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with gonococcal meningitis after presenting with severe headache and fever.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con meningitis gonocócica después de presentar un fuerte dolor de cabeza y fiebre.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with other types of meningitis; mispronunciation of 'gonocócica'; mixing up with gonorrhea-related terms.