CLASS 1 - AMC1 MED.B.040
(a) Infectious disease General
In cases of infectious disease, consideration should be given to a history of, or clinical signs indicating, underlying impairment of the immune system.
(b) Tuberculosis
(1) Applicants with active tuberculosis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered following completion of therapy.
(2) Applicants with quiescent or healed lesions may be assessed as fit. Specialist evaluation should consider the extent of the disease, the treatment required and possible side effects of medication.
(c) Syphilis Applicants with acute syphilis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered in the case of those fully treated and recovered from the primary and secondary stages.
(e) Infectious hepatitis Applicants with infectious hepatitis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered once the applicant has become asymptomatic. Regular review of the liver function should be carried out.
CLASS 2 - AMC2 MED.B.040
Infectious disease (a) Tuberculosis (1) Applicants with active tuberculosis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered following completion of therapy.
(2) Applicants with quiescent or healed lesions may be assessed as fit. Specialist evaluation should consider the extent of the disease, the treatment required and possible side effects of medication.
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