Scientists Discover 'Vampire Bacteria' Feeding on Human Blood
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Scientists Discover 'Vampire Bacteria' Feeding on Human Blood
Researchers at Washington State University have made a fascinating discovery while studying infection formation in the bloodstream. They found that bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli exhibit a shark-like reflex, targeting human blood and feeding on it. This revelation sheds light on a previously unknown aspect of bacterial behavior and its implications for human health.
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Siena Glenn, the research lead at Washington State University (WSU), highlighted that Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Citrobacter koseri, three deadly bacteria, display a "bacterial vampirism" characteristic by targeting human blood.
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It was noted that bacteria, especially in individuals with intestinal diseases, can enter the bloodstream through cuts in the digestive system.
Glenn suggested that after understanding how bacteria reach their blood sources, suitable drugs could be developed, potentially leading to healthier outcomes for individuals at risk of bloodstream infections.
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