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Unlikely tuberculosis (for intrathoracic tuberculosis in children)
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Condition in which a person does not have M. tuberculosis bacteriological confirmation and the criteria for “unconfirmed tuberculosis” is not met – With M. tuberculosis infection; Immunological evidence of M. tuberculosis infection (TST and/or IGRA positive) – Without M. tuberculosis infection; No immunological evidence of M. tuberculosis infection. This term was developed for diagnostic research purposes.
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Bacteriological confirmation NOT obtained AND Criteria for “unconfirmed tuberculosis” NOT met - With M. tuberculosis infection; Immunological evidence of M. tuberculosis infection (TST and/or IGRA positive) - Without M. tuberculosis infection; No immunological evidence of M. tuberculosis infection.
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