Description

Tuberculous pharyngitis is an infection of the pharynx caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This condition can present with symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever, and it is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'faringitis tuberculosa' may be used in formal medical contexts, while colloquial terms related to throat infections might be heard. It is important to maintain a clinical register and avoid using informal language that could confuse the diagnosis.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous pharyngitis after presenting with severe throat pain and cough.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con faringitis tuberculosa después de presentar un dolor de garganta severo y tos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'faringitis viral'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa'; mixing up with other forms of tuberculosis