Description

Respiratory tuberculosis, confirmed, refers to a specific diagnosis of tuberculosis that affects the respiratory system and has been verified through clinical tests. It is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily targets the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using various terms, such as 'tuberculosis pulmonar' or 'tuberculosis en los pulmones', which are colloquial. It is crucial to use the canonical term 'tuberculosis respiratoria, confirmado' in formal medical contexts to ensure clarity and accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with respiratory tuberculosis, confirmed after a series of tests.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis respiratoria, confirmado tras una serie de pruebas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis extrapulmonar'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosis'; using informal terms like 'tifoidea' instead of the correct diagnosis.