New TB Drugs Under Development

Several new types of TB drugs currently under development are shown here. NIAID has supported the development of two of these compounds, SQ-109 and PA-824, which are denoted by asterisks (*) above. Click here to see how these drugs work.

Drug-Resistant TB—A Visual Tour

First-Line Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) for Drug-Sensitive TB
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) and Possible Effective Treatments
Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB) Diminishing Options for Treatment
New Tuberculosis Drugs Under Development

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TB Definitions
Scientific Illustrations of Drug-Resistant TB
TB Home Page

Photo Credit: The photo of Mycobacterium tuberculosis was obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC/ Dr. Ray Butler; Janice Carr.
Illustration Credit: This illustration is in the public domain. Please credit the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Illustrator: Krista Townsend