Description

Chlamydial infection of the anus or rectum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It can lead to symptoms such as pain, discharge, and inflammation in the affected area, and may require antibiotic treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use terms like 'infección por clamidia anal' or 'infección rectal por clamidia', which are colloquial and less formal. It is important to maintain a clinical tone and use the canonical term to ensure clarity and professionalism in medical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with a chlamydial infection of the anus or rectum after presenting with symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una infección por clamidia de ano o recto después de presentar síntomas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'clamidia' with 'clamidiasis'; mispronouncing 'recto' as 'rector'; using informal terms that may not convey the clinical seriousness of the condition.