A German physician, Dr. Paul Ehrlich, pioneered the development of the first synthetic antimicrobial drug, 606 or Salvarsan. Initially fascinated by synthetic dyes, Ehrlich hypothesized they could aid in diagnosing bacterial diseases. His work's success led him to propose creating compounds that selectively target and destroy disease-causing microorganisms, dubbing them "magic bullets". After 606 attempts, he finally succeeded in 1908.
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
The gripping true story of a pioneering doctor who boldly pursued a groundbreaking cure for syphilis, pushing the boundaries of medical ethics.
