Nabriva stock up after firm’s antibiotic shows promise as a potential cystic fibrosis treatment


A Fort Washington pharmaceutical company's stock opened up 9% Monday after it posted positive early stage clinical trial results from testing of its antibiotic Xenleta as a potential treatment for cystic fibrosis.

Nabriva Therapeutics' stock was trading up about 13% at $2.45 per share in early morning trading.

Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs. It can cause frequent lung infections including pneumonia or…

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