Description : How was syphilis treated in the 1700 and 1800?
Last Answer : From the Journal of Military and Veteran's Health:Gerhard van Swieten (1700-1772), an Austrian army surgeon, introduced the internal use of corrosive sublimate, mercuric chloride, or liquor ... the anti-syphilitic effects of arsenic and developed Salvarsan, popularly called the magic bullet .