Lenacapavir treats and prevents HIV, it does not cure infection | Fact check
The drug has been shown to be effective at preventing HIV infection but does not cure an existing HIV infection.
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Lenacapavir injection lowers HIV risk by 96%
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Lenacapravir treats and prevents HIV, it does not cure infection | Fact check
The drug has been shown to be effective at preventing HIV infection but does not cure an existing HIV infection.