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Three-therapy regimen clears HIV in newborn primates

8/13/2026

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  • Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University reported that a three-therapy regimen given to newborn primates within three days cleared HIV infection.
  • The regimen combined neutralizing antibodies, standard antiretroviral therapy, and the CCR5-blocking monoclonal antibody leronlimab, was given within 72 hours, and achieved viral clearance, a result not seen with single therapy, according to coauthor Nancy Haigwood.
  • The team plans to test the combination in recently exposed adults before newborn trials.