Definition of Tuberculosis, activeTuberculosis, active: The presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection with a positive chest X-ray. Treatment of active tuberculosis is mandatory by law in the US. See also: Tuberculosis. Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM
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