Lenacapavir Reduces HIV Infection

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Revolutionary HIV Prevention: Twice-Yearly Injection Shows Near-Perfect Protection in Landmark Trial

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A Phase 3 clinical trial led by Emory University researchers has demonstrated that a twice-yearly injection could transform HIV prevention.

Lenacapavir, administered as an injection every 26 weeks , dramatically reduced HIV infection rates compared to daily oral medications.

The study represents a significant advancement in making HIV prevention more accessible to communities most impacted by the virus.

What were the comparative infection rates between the Lenacapavir and F /TDF groups in terms of infections per 100 person-years? The Lenacapavir group had 0.10 infections per 100 person-years compared to 0.93 per 100 person-years in the F/TDF group. Enjoy this story? Subscribe to our newsletter at scienceblog.substack.com..

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