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Comparing timelines and evidence available to support new TB, HIV, and HCV drug approvals: The same, only different

TB, HIV, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) share a global presence and propensity to disproportionately affect marginalized populations. However, over recent decades, many fewer drugs have been brought to market for TB than for the others.

Using case examples of drugs developed recently for TB, HIV, and HCV, a study published in PLOS ONE explored possible reasons for that.

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By Allison LaHood, Rifat Rahman, Lindsay McKenna, Mike Frick, Carole D. Mitnick

Published: Aug. 11, 2022, 7:12 p.m.

Last updated: Aug. 11, 2022, 11:21 p.m.

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