Description

Tuberculosis of the nervous system is a rare but serious form of tuberculosis that affects the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It can lead to severe neurological complications and requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis or neurological conditions. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. There may be regional variations in terminology, but 'tuberculosis del sistema nervioso' is the standard term to use in clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the nervous system after presenting with neurological symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis del sistema nervioso después de presentar síntomas neurológicos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis meníngea'; mixing up with general tuberculosis; misinterpretation due to similar-sounding terms.