Salvarsan

Salvarsan was an early antibiotic developed in the early 20th century to treat syphilis, a bacterial infection. It contains arsenic compounds that target and kill the bacteria causing the disease. Its discovery marked a significant advancement in medicine, as it was one of the first drugs specifically designed to combat bacteria rather than just alleviating symptoms. Although effective, Salvarsan posed risks due to its arsenic content, which could be toxic. Nonetheless, it paved the way for modern antibiotics and demonstrated the potential of chemical treatments for bacterial infections.