viruses were contracted is unrecognized. The Hepatitis B virus is 100 more times more contagious than HIV and the virus can last outside the body for at least 7 days on a dry surface. There is no treatment for acute Hepatitis B, but there are two approved treatments for chronic HBV. The treatments are interferon alfa-2b and lamivudine. Overall, about 35% of patients that use injections of interferon for 4 to 6 months will have a long-term response. The response to the oral lamivudine, given for at least one year, is somewhat lower. HIVHuman Immunodeficiency Virus is a retrovirus that hooks up with a host cell. HIV is a retrovirus because it is a virus that enters a host cell and changes its RNA into a DNA replica that is for viruses. There are several different types of cells that HIV can attack such as T4 blood cells, B-cells, and monocytes. When the HIV attacks the cells it decreases their effectiveness in fighting disease, which yields the name Immunodeficiency which is the deterioration of the immune system. About 1 in every 250 people in the United States is infected with HIV, and about 1 out of every 100 adult males between the ages of 20 and 49 is HIV positive.(3) Throughout the world there are about 40,000 to 50,000 new cases each year.HIV breaks down the immune system, and causes people to develop harmful infections that dont usually infect people. These are called opportunistic infections and include a number of unusual infections.Just as Hepatitis B, HIV is transmitted by exposure to infected blood or other bodily fluids, or sexual contact. Some of the symptoms of HIV include fatigue, weight loss, muscle or joint pain, painful or swollen glands, night sweats and fever. Within 1 year of exposure, antibodies to HIV can be detected in a blood test. Just like hepatitis B, Some people may not know they are infected with HIV for 8-10 years, but unfortunately most people who are infected will in a matter of time acquire Acquired Imm...
