Neutrophil Enhancer Traps (NETs) (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) normally protect against viruses and bacteria but may also cause harm. Credit Christian Con Yost, MD Usage Restrictions Use with credit License Original 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.