| Tuberculosis terminology is inconsistent in the literature[1]. |
The following terms refer to the clinical state in which there is evidence of specific cell-mediated immunologic response following exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis-derived protein antigens in solution (eg, positive TST and/or IGRA), in the absence of signs or symptoms of illness: - Tuberculosis infection (newer term)
- Latent tuberculosis infection (older term)
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The following terms refer to presence of signs or symptoms reflecting illness due to M. tuberculosis: - Tuberculosis disease (newer term)
- Active tuberculosis (older term)
- Active tuberculosis disease (older term)
- Active tuberculosis infection (older term)
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