Bacterial "Vampirism" Fuels Deadly Infections. 7mo. Scientists have discovered that some of the world's deadliest bacteria exhibit a behavior akin to "bacterial vampirism," actively seeking human ...

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 ...

The discovery of what the researchers term “bacterial vampirism” represents a significant advancement in understanding the behaviors and mechanisms underlying bloodstream infections, ...

Deadly bacteria have a taste for human blood, a new study has said. A team at Washington State University (WSU) found the phenomenon known as "bacterial vampirism" in which bacteria are attracted ...

Deadly bacteria, such as E Coli, have been observed to "sniff out" and swim towards human blood in order to feed on it, a phenomenon that has been dubbed "bacterial vampirism" by scientists.

Some of the world’s deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling “bacterial vampirism.” A team led by Washington State University ...

Bacteria like E. coli and salmonella can home in on blood, a process called 'bacterial vampirism.' In people with IBD who have small cuts in the gut, these bacteria can easily find their way into ...