For the purposes of Sections 41-33-1 through 41-33-15, the words "active tuberculosis" shall be construed to mean that tuberculosis is present in a communicable or infectious stage as established by chest x-ray, laboratory examination of sputum or other fluids, or tissues from the patient, or other methods approved by the executive officer of the state board of health.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 33 - Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases; Tuberculosis Sanatorium
§ 41-33-1. "Active tuberculosis" defined
§ 41-33-3. Compulsory commitment of active tuberculosis cases to hospital
§ 41-33-5. Request for approval of court action for commitment
§ 41-33-7. Affidavit and hearing in chancery court
§ 41-33-9. Order of commitment to hospital
§ 41-33-11. Discharge from hospital