Description

Tuberculosis of the eye is an ocular manifestation of tuberculosis, a contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It can lead to various complications, including inflammation and damage to eye structures, potentially resulting in vision loss if not treated appropriately.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using informal or regional terms, which should be avoided in formal contexts. It is crucial to maintain a clinical register while interpreting and to clarify any confusion with similar terms, such as 'tifus' or 'tuberculosis' in general.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of the eye after experiencing vision problems.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis del ojo después de experimentar problemas de visión.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tuberculosis' with 'tifus'; misinterpreting related conditions like 'conjuntivitis'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.