Canadian Tuberculosis Standards, 8th edition

From: Public Health Agency of Canada

Overview

The objective of this guidance is to provide practical management information on all aspects of the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and management of tuberculosis (TB) in Canada. The guidance pertains to all individuals at risk for or confirmed to have TB infection or disease.

Development

The Canadian Tuberculosis Standards, 8th edition, are jointly funded by the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) and the Public Health Agency of Canada. They were edited by the CTS and published by them in collaboration with the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada. Each chapter is written by authors from across Canada with expertise in the specific topic.

Who this guide is for

• Decision makers
• Clinical professionals
• Primary care providers
• Public health professionals
• Specialists managing TB, such as:
  • internists
  • respirologists
  • infectious diseases specialists

In this guide

• Preface
• Chapter 1: Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Canada
• Chapter 2: Transmission and pathogenesis of tuberculosis
• Chapter 3: Diagnosis of tuberculosis disease and drug-resistant tuberculosis
• Chapter 4: Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection
• Chapter 5: Treatment of tuberculosis disease
• Chapter 6: Tuberculosis preventive treatment in adults
• Chapter 7: Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis
• Chapter 8: Drug-resistant tuberculosis
• Chapter 9: Pediatric tuberculosis
• Chapter 10: Treatment of active tuberculosis in special populations
• Chapter 11: Tuberculosis contact investigation and outbreak management
• Chapter 12: An introductory guide to tuberculosis care to improve cultural competence for health care workers and public health professionals serving Indigenous Peoples of Canada
• Chapter 13: Tuberculosis surveillance and tuberculosis infection testing and treatment in migrants
• Chapter 14: Prevention and control of tuberculosis transmission in healthcare settings
• Chapter 15: Monitoring tuberculosis program performance
• Appendix A: Glossary of terms
• Appendix B: De-isolation review and recommendations

Details and history

Published: February 17, 2014
Updated: March 24, 2022
Part of topic(s): Tuberculosis
To cite: Canadian Journal of Respiratory, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine: Vol 6, No sup1