The editorial in the Apr. 19, 2011 issue of CMAJ1 is timely, apt and disturbing because tuberculosis is seen only in the most socioeconomically deprived communities.
The treatment of those infected is resource intensive because antibiotic treatment (six months or more) must be accompanied by robust nutritional support of the patient and monitoring of response.
The eradication of tuberculosis can only be achieved by the socioeconomic upliftment of that community.
Canada has the resources, and one hopes the will, to realize that now is the time to focus on this tragedy.