Termed “bacterial vampirism” by researchers, this phenomenon, detailed in a study published Tuesday in the journal eLife, found that certain bacteria are drawn to the liquid component of blood ...

Bacterial vampirism has been identified in the Enterobacteriaceae family, revealing the link between sepsis and IBD, and highlighting new avenues for therapeutic development. Primarily seen as the ...

Scientists have discovered that some of the world's deadliest bacteria exhibit a behavior akin to "bacterial vampirism," actively seeking human blood as a food source. Remarkably, these bacteria ...

A potentially deadly bacterial infection called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is spreading in Japan, prompting questions about what causes it and how to prevent it. That's almost ...

Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is currently viewed as a woman’s issue, thus leaving the sexual partner untreated. “I started getting them quite recurrently. I’d go to doctors and get treated ...

Research suggests that anywhere from roughly a quarter to more than a third of people with a vagina will contract bacterial vaginosis, or BV, at least once in their lifetimes. It involves an ...