Can Ellie Cure Others?
The question of whether Ellie can cure others is a complex and intriguing one, with the answer being that her immunity to the Cordyceps infection does not necessarily mean she can cure others, as her unique condition is still not fully understood. Ellie’s immunity is a result of her exposure to the Cordyceps infection at birth, which sent a chemical message to the Cordyceps that entered her body when she was bitten, making her the only known person to be immune to the Cordyceps infection.
Understanding Ellie’s Immunity
What is Ellie’s Immunity?
Ellie’s immunity to the Cordyceps infection is a result of her exposure to the infection at birth, which sent a chemical message to the Cordyceps that entered her body when she was bitten.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ellie the only immune person?: Yes, Ellie is the only known person to be immune to the Cordyceps infection, and her immunity is still not fully understood.
- Why is Ellie immune?: Ellie’s immunity is due to her exposure to the Cordyceps infection at birth, which sent a chemical message to the Cordyceps that entered her body when she was bitten.
- Can Ellie infect others?: No, Ellie cannot infect others, as her immunity to the Cordyceps infection means she does not carry the infection.
- Why didn’t Ellie’s blood save Sam?: Ellie’s blood is not a cure for the Cordyceps infection, and her attempt to save Sam by cutting her hand and spreading her blood over his wound was unsuccessful.
- How did Ellie not infect Dina?: If Ellie’s saliva did carry the infection, it would carry the same mutated strain that she does, making Dina immune to the effects of the unmutated strain.
- Can Ellie get infected if she gets bit again?: No, Ellie cannot get infected if she gets bitten again, as she has developed an immunity to the Cordyceps infection.
- Is a cure ever found in The Last of Us?: No, a cure is not found in The Last of Us, and Ellie’s immunity is not used to develop a cure.
- Why is Joel not infected?: Joel may have narrowly avoided being infected due to his food choices, and not because he is immune to the Cordyceps infection.
- What is Joel’s sickness?: Joel suffers from anxiety, gastric ulcers, and high blood pressure, which are likely linked to stress.
- Why is Joel deaf in one ear?: Joel is deaf in one ear due to a gunshot before the events of the show.
- Was Ellie’s mom bitten while pregnant?: Yes, Ellie’s mom was bitten by an Infected while pregnant with Ellie, which is believed to have contributed to Ellie’s immunity.
- Does Ellie find out Joel lied?: Yes, Ellie eventually finds out that Joel lied to her about the Fireflies and their ability to develop a cure using her immunity.
- Why can Ellie breathe spores?: Ellie can breathe spores because her immunity to the Cordyceps infection allows her to withstand the effects of the spores.
- Can Ellie infect others through saliva?: No, Ellie cannot infect others through her saliva, as her immunity to the Cordyceps infection means she does not carry the infection.
- Is Ellie’s immunity a result of her mom’s bite?: Yes, Ellie’s immunity is believed to be a result of her mom’s bite while pregnant with Ellie, which sent a chemical message to the Cordyceps that entered Ellie’s body when she was bitten.