An $85-$year$-$old has been experiencing weight loss, night sweats, and a dry cough for several months and just recently has begun coughing up sputum with tinges of blood in it$.$ Following a chest X$-$ray showing some white spots on the lungs, an AFB $($Mycobacterial$)$ stain and culture were ordered and both were positive for the presence of mycobacteria. The patient has been PPD positive since their $20$s$.$ Which of the following most accurately describes the current situation?

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Latent tuberculosis

Latent tubercular infection

Primary tubercular infection

Primary tubercular disease

Systemic tuberculosis

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