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KRS § 215.511 Definitions of "active tuberculosis" and "isolates."
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As used in KRS 215.520, 215.531, 215.540, 215.550, 215.560, 215.570, and 215.590: (1) "Active tuberculosis" means tuberculosis disease as demonstrated by clinical, bacteriologic, or radiographic evidence, and includes the condition of persons with the disease who have not complet…
KRS § 215.520 Duties relating to tuberculosis control
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The secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall discharge all duties relating to all matters of tuberculosis control, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The facilitation of appropriate clinical services for either recalcitrant or drug resistant pe…
KRS § 215.531 Drug susceptibility tests on initial isolates from patients with active tuberculosis
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tuberculosis. Every physician shall order drug susceptibility tests on initial isolates from all patients with active tuberculosis to confirm the anticipated effectiveness of chemotherapy. If the patient continues to produce culture positive results following three (3) months of …
KRS § 215.540 Recalcitrant tuberculosis patient control
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KRS 215.540 to 215.580 may be referred to as the "Kentucky Recalcitrant Tuberculosis Patient Control Law." The General Assembly hereby recognizes and declares that persons with active tuberculosis have a legal duty and responsibility to the public to take reasonable precautions t…