American scientists have learned to control HIV with a single injection.

February 15, 2023

They used the drug cabotegravir and injected it into a special subcutaneous implant. In this case, the drug is released gradually, ensuring a gradual and safe delivery of the drug to the blood. An experiment in macaques showed that one injection gave complete protection against the development of infection for five to six months. Further research should confirm the effectiveness of the technology for humans.