I think that is sounds extremely complicated if it is possible :s
But if it was it probably would have been possible ages ago to just do that same with any normal monster, because that's pretty much what the zombies are. You just get replaced with a monster.
Overall though, If I had to choose between taking damage from monsters or other players lol.... I'd take the monsters any day >.<
But then again, wouldn't this also mean you could damage other players? :P