Description

Chlamydial infection of the rectum is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It can lead to symptoms such as rectal pain, discharge, and bleeding, and may require antibiotic treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using terms like 'infección rectal' or 'clamidia en el recto', which are colloquial. It is important to maintain a formal register and use the canonical term to ensure clarity in medical contexts.

Example Sentences

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

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con una infección por clamidia del recto después de reportar síntomas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'clamidia' with 'gonorrea'; mispronouncing 'clamidia'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.