Description

Tuberculous pneumonia confirmed by sputum microscopy with or without culture is a diagnosis indicating the presence of tuberculosis in the lungs, confirmed through laboratory testing. This condition can lead to significant respiratory symptoms and requires prompt medical intervention.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware of the clinical context when discussing this diagnosis, as it may be associated with severe symptoms and treatment protocols. Common variants that may be heard include 'neumonía por tuberculosis', which is colloquial, and should be avoided in formal contexts. It is crucial to maintain a formal register when interpreting this term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculous pneumonia confirmed by sputum microscopy with or without culture.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó neumonía tuberculosa confirmada por microscopía de esputo con o sin cultivo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'neumonía bacteriana'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.