Hepatitis C: 25 Years of Discovery
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2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the Hepatitis C virus. Since the virus was discovered in 1989, significant public health and research advances have led to great progress in curbing new infections and developing life-saving treatment options. Unfortunately, millions of Americans continue to live with this disease and most don’t know they are infected. Explore this timeline to learn more about the highlights and milestones from the past 25 years of Hepatitis C discovery.
Discovery of Hepatitis C Virus
The Hepatitis C virus was discovered by scientists at CDC, NIH and industry. Following the discovery, the Hepatitis C virus was identified as the cause of nearly all cases of non-A, non-B Hepatitis in the United States.
First Hepatitis C Treatment Approved
U.S. Blood Supply Safe from Hepatitis C Virus
Hepatitis C Infections Continue to Dramatically Decline
CDC Expands Hepatitis C Testing Recommendations
Deaths from Hepatitis C Surpass HIV in U.S.
Institute of Medicine Report Issued
Action Plan released and July 28th declared World Hepatitis Day
CDC Recommends Testing All Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C and celebrates first National Testing Day
Realizing the potential of an all–oral cureDownload a printable version[PDF - 1 page] of the timeline.
- Page last reviewed: June 3, 2014
- Page last updated: August 22, 2014
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