Question

Which was the first disease to be treated with specific chemical?

Answer 1

Answer: The first disease to be treated by using the specific chemical substance was syphilis which is an infection caused by bacteria .

explanation:

EXPLANATION:

Syphilis is an infection which is sexually transmitted by a bacteria known as "Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum". The treatment preferred to cure syphilis is penicillin which is an antibiotic which kills the organism.