<i>Fusobacterium necrophorum</i> (IMAGE) Kansas State University Caption Fusobacterium necrophorum causes infection in livestock and people, but inventors at Kansas State University have found a way to protect animals and humans from the virus. Credit Kansas State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.