Autoimmune disease
Hello guys!
I'm writing an AU story and there is a certain race of people who have characteristics like stereotypical vampires: needing blood, faster regeneration skills, sharp teeth etc.
However I want this to be due to a disease. So I was wondering if it is possible to theoretically have some sort of autoimmune disease (perhaps a mutation of one already existing) that will render the person in constant need of blood transfusions. The consequences of not doing so would be their body turning on themselves and being 'eaten' from the inside out.
I've tried: anemia, sickle-cell anemia, thalassemia and general searches on autoimmune diseases.
Thanks guys!
I'm writing an AU story and there is a certain race of people who have characteristics like stereotypical vampires: needing blood, faster regeneration skills, sharp teeth etc.
However I want this to be due to a disease. So I was wondering if it is possible to theoretically have some sort of autoimmune disease (perhaps a mutation of one already existing) that will render the person in constant need of blood transfusions. The consequences of not doing so would be their body turning on themselves and being 'eaten' from the inside out.
I've tried: anemia, sickle-cell anemia, thalassemia and general searches on autoimmune diseases.
Thanks guys!