§ 31-14-1. "Active tuberculosis" defined; declaration of policy

GA Code § 31-14-1 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) As used in this chapter, the term "active tuberculosis" means a diagnosis demonstrated by clinical, bacteriologic, or diagnostic imaging evidence, or a combination thereof. Persons who have been diagnosed as having active tuberculosis and have not completed a course of antituberculosis treatment are still considered to have active tuberculosis and may be infectious.

(b) Active tuberculosis is declared to be dangerous to the public health.