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Highlights of the new 7th edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards.

In Canada, tuberculosis remains a significant health concern. The overall reported incidence of active tuberculosis cases continues to decline, but certain sub-populations, such as Aboriginal and foreign-born populations, are disproportionately affected. To date, dedicated research has allowed us to progress in our understanding of the pathogenesis, immunology, and epidemiology of tuberculosis as well as in the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools. This 7th edition of the Canadian Tuberculosis Standards (the Standards) has been extensively revised to incorporate this new information, building upon the six previous versions (1). Each chapter is written by authors from across Canada with expertise in the specific areas. The Standards are intended to provide best practice information but are not meant to replace consultations with healthcare professionals. They do not supersede any provincial or territorial legislative, regulatory, policy, and practice requirements, or professional guidelines that govern the practice of health professionals in their respective jurisdictions, whose recommendations may differ due to local epidemiology or context. This summary highlights some of the key changes in recommendations.