Human Immunodeficiency Virus is acquired through infected blood and bodily fluids, it weakens the immune system, and without treatment causes AIDS.  The costs of HIV medications can range between $405,000-$648,000 over the course of a lifetime.

HSV causes red bumps on the sites of infection, including cold sores around the mouth and painful blisters around the genitals.  Generic costs of treating primary genital herpes infections can range between $53-$100 for a 10-day regimen.

HCV is a blood-borne infection resulting from infected blood transfusions, and causing liver damage.  For patients who do choose not to undergo liver transplants, the average cost of Hepatitis C is $100,000 over the course of a lifetime.