Washington – Deadly bacteria like E Coli, is seen to sniff and swim towards human blood to feed on it, a phenomenon that has been dubbed “bacterial vampirism” by scientists. The serum — the liquid portion of blood that provides nutrients the bacteria may consume — is what attracts the bacteria, according to research led by Washington State University. The study, which was written in the journal eLife, gives researchers a better understanding of blood infection mechanisms and may also lead to more effective treatment strategies.
