[IDWeek 2026] Infectious Disease Advisor | Long-acting cabotegravir linked to low rates of HIV-1 detection

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Evidence of HIV-1 is uncommon among individuals receiving long-acting cabotegravir (LA CAB) for PrEP, although HIV testing is not consistently documented around injections, according to study results presented at IDWeek 2026, held from October 21 to 24, in Washington, DC.

Researchers evaluated real-world HIV testing, changes in PrEP use, and evidence of HIV-1 among individuals receiving LA CAB in routine clinical practice. The retrospective PrEPFACTS cohort study used data from the Komodo Research Database, extending an earlier analysis to include claims through September 2024.

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