As used in this article:
1. “Tuberculosis disease” means disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex;
2. “Active tuberculosis disease” means a stage of tuberculosis in which compatible pathologic changes are present as demonstrated by clinical, bacteriologic, or radiographic evidence, and/or other diagnostic procedures. Persons diagnosed with tuberculosis are considered to have active tuberculosis disease until they have completed a full course of antituberculosis treatment as prescribed or approved by the State Commissioner of Health; and
3. “Tuberculosis infection” means a stage of tuberculosis characterized by having a positive or a history of a positive response to a tuberculin skin test or other laboratory test for tuberculosis infection, but not having clinical, radiographic or other evidence of disease.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 325, art. 4, § 401, operative July 1, 1963. Amended by Laws 2008, c. 393, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.