FDA Drug Approvals: Infectious Disease — Year in Review 2018

• New Tetracycline Antibiotics

  Three tetracyclines, including one with a narrow spectrum and another with a broad spectrum, to overcome tetracycline resistance.

• New HIV Antiretrovirals

  New ARTs include a first-in-class postattachment inhibitor and fixed-dose combinations that provide complete drug regimens.

• Other New Antimicrobials

  New antimicrobials for influenza, malaria, onchocerciasis, smallpox, and more.

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Cite this: Mary L Windle. FDA Drug Approvals: Infectious Disease — Year in Review 2018 - Medscape - Jan 18, 2019.