(1) “Active tuberculosis” means tuberculosis disease that is demonstrated to be contagious by clinical or bacteriological evidence, or by other means as determined by rule of the department. Tuberculosis disease is considered active until cured.
(2) “County health department” means an agency or entity designated as such in chapter 154.
(3) “Cure” or “treatment to cure” means the completion of a course of antituberculosis treatment.
(4) “Department” means the Department of Health.
(5) “Directly observed therapy” means treatment in which a patient ingests medications under the observation of a health care provider or other responsible party.
(6) “Threat to the public health” means a rebuttable presumption that a person has active tuberculosis and:
(a) Is not taking medications as prescribed;
(b) Is not following the recommendations of the treating physician;
(c) Is not seeking treatment for signs and symptoms compatible with tuberculosis; or
(d) Evidences a disregard for the health of the public.
(7) “Tuberculosis” means a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, or Mycobacterium africanum.
History.—s. 1, ch. 88-389; s. 1, ch. 88-398; s. 3, ch. 94-320; s. 95, ch. 97-101; s. 34, ch. 97-237.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 392 - Tuberculosis Control
392.51 - Tuberculosis Control.
392.54 - Contact Investigation.
392.545 - Naming of Persons Subject to Proceedings.
392.55 - Physical Examination and Treatment.
392.56 - Hospitalization, Placement, and Residential Isolation.
392.565 - Execution of Certificate for Involuntary Hold.
392.58 - Service of Notice and Processes; Duties of Sheriff.
392.59 - Forms to Be Developed.
392.60 - Right of Appeal; Immediate Release.
392.61 - Community Tuberculosis Control Programs.
392.62 - Hospitalization and Placement Programs.
392.64 - Adherence to Treatment; Treatment Plan; Penalties.