Does Ellie Cure the Virus?
The answer to the question of whether Ellie cures the virus is no, as there is no conclusive evidence in The Last of Us series that Ellie’s immunity leads to a cure for the Cordyceps infection. The storyline surrounding Ellie’s immunity and its potential to create a cure or vaccine is left unresolved, leaving viewers and players wondering about the possibilities of a cure and the implications of Ellie’s immunity on the post-apocalyptic world.
Understanding Ellie’s Immunity
The Cause of Ellie’s Immunity
The cause of Ellie’s immunity is attributed to her mother Anna being bitten by an Infected during childbirth, which transferred Cordyceps to Ellie through the umbilical cord. This unique circumstance is believed to have triggered Ellie’s immune system to develop a special defense against the Cordyceps infection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Ellie’s blood cure the virus?: No, Ellie’s blood does not cure the virus, as seen when she tries to save Sam by spreading her blood on his wound, but he still turns.
- Is Ellie the cure to the fungus?: From a scientific perspective, it’s unclear if Ellie’s immunity could lead to a cure or vaccine, as the real world still lacks vaccines for fungus infections.
- How did Ellie become immune to Cordyceps?: Ellie’s immunity is linked to her mother Anna’s bite on her inner thigh during childbirth, which transferred Cordyceps to Ellie.
- Why did Joel prevent the cure?: Joel prevented the cure because the surgery to harness Ellie’s immunity required removing parts of her brain, which he couldn’t allow.
- Is Ellie fully immune?: Yes, Ellie is fully immune to the Cordyceps infection, as her body produces a chemical messenger that makes normal Cordyceps think she’s one of them.
- Why is Ellie the only immune person?: Ellie is the only known person to be immune because the infection she was exposed to at birth sent a chemical message to the Cordyceps that entered her body when she was bitten.
- Can Ellie get bitten again?: Yes, Ellie can get bitten again, but she remains immune to the Cordyceps infection.
- Does Ellie find out Joel lied?: Yes, Ellie eventually finds out that Joel lied to her about the cure and the Fireflies.
- Is it possible that Joel survived?: Yes, it’s possible that Joel survived the infection due to his food choices and other factors.
- Did Joel lie to Ellie at the end?: Yes, Joel lies to Ellie about the cure and the Fireflies to protect her.
- How did Ellie survive the bite?: Ellie survived the bite because her body produces a chemical messenger that makes normal Cordyceps think she’s one of them.
- Was Joel right to save Ellie?: Joel’s decision to save Ellie is a complex one, as it fulfilled Anna’s wish to protect Ellie, but also had significant consequences.
- Why can’t Cordyceps infect us?: Cordyceps can’t infect humans in the real world because the human body’s immune system is more advanced, and its internal temperature is too high for the fungus to survive.
- Are there other immune like Ellie?: No, Ellie is the only known person to be immune to the Cordyceps infection in both the HBO series and the video games.
- What infection did Joel have?: There is no indication that Joel had any infection, but he did have a close call with the Cordyceps at one point, which he managed to avoid due to his food choices.