New drug 'functionally cures' many hepatitis B virus infections

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Author: gmays

Date: 6/8/2026

Article Summary:
A new drug, bepirovirsen, has been shown to "functionally cure" 19% of people with chronic hepatitis B virus infections in two efficacy trials.