60 Degrees reports positive early babesiosis data; expanded access study continues
Oct 27, 2026, 8:20 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive trial signals for a disease with limited current treatments could attract speculative buyers and improve sentiment, especially if FDA discussions advance; however, lack of revenue and early-stage nature cap upside and introduce regulatory risk.
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60 Degrees reported positive early results from an expanded access study of tafenoquine-based regimens for relapsing babesiosis. All five treated patients improved and tested negative on conventional PCR; four were NAT-negative post-treatment, supporting retreatment-free outcomes. Enrollment stands at seven with FDA discussions anticipated.
Five patients completed treatment; all reported much or very much improvement.
Conventional PCR negative for Babesia in all five; four NAT negatives post-treatment.
Enrollment up to seven; two more on treatment; study open with FDA discussions anticipated.
Results reinforce favorable retreatment-free outcomes with tafenoquine–atovaquone regimens.
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