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60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Announces Early Enrollment of First Seasonal Patient in Clinical Trial of Tafenoquine for Patients Hospitalized with Babesiosis

Enrollment is tracking ahead of schedule, allowing potential acceleration of key trial milestonesMinimum enrollment to support interim analysis expected as soon as early July 2026Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is evaluating the efficacy and safety of tafenoquine in treating humans hospitalized with babesiosis at five clinical sites in northeastern U.S. WASHINGTON, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTP; SXTPW) (the “Company” or 60 Degr

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60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Announces Early Enrollment of First Seasonal Patient in Clinical Trial of Tafenoquine for Patients Hospitalized with Babesiosis

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