Description

Tuberculous pneumonia bacteriologically or histologically negative refers to a clinical condition where pneumonia is suspected to be caused by tuberculosis, but laboratory tests do not confirm the presence of the bacteria or characteristic histological changes. This diagnosis can complicate treatment decisions and further investigation may be necessary to rule out other causes.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of pneumonia, particularly those that are confirmed as tuberculous. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Interpreters might hear variations like 'neumonía tuberculosa negativa', which should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous pneumonia bacteriologically or histologically negative after extensive testing.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó neumonía tuberculosa bacteriológica o histológicamente negativa tras pruebas exhaustivas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with confirmed tuberculous pneumonia; misinterpretation as a non-tuberculous pneumonia; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.