Would Ellie have cured the virus?
The answer to whether Ellie would have cured the virus is a resounding no, as her immunity to the Cordyceps infection is not a guarantee that a cure could be developed from her blood or brain. The fact that Ellie’s blood did not save Sam after he was bitten suggests that her immunity is not a simple solution to the Cordyceps outbreak, and that a cure would require a much more complex and nuanced approach.
Understanding Ellie’s Immunity
Introduction to Ellie’s Condition
Ellie’s immunity to the Cordyceps infection is a unique and fascinating aspect of her character, and it has been explored in depth in The Last of Us games and HBO show.
FAQs
- Can Ellie’s blood cure the virus?: No, Ellie’s blood is not a cure for the Cordyceps virus, as evident from the fact that it did not save Sam after he was bitten.
- Is Ellie actually immune to the virus?: Yes, Ellie is immune to the Cordyceps virus, but her immunity comes from the Cordyceps already present in her system, which makes any new Cordyceps entering her body think she is already infected.
- Could they have made a vaccine from Ellie?: While Ellie’s immunity could have allowed The Fireflies to create a vaccine, it does not guarantee that the world would return to normal, given the lack of resources and the high chance of corruption within the organization.
- Can Ellie infect people if she bites them?: Ellie almost certainly cannot infect others, as her immunity works in a way that prevents her from transmitting the Cordyceps virus to others.
- Is Ellie the only one immune?: As of now, Ellie is the only known person to be immune to the Cordyceps virus, but Joel lies about other immune people being found to protect Ellie.
- Were there immune people before Ellie?: There is no evidence to suggest that there were immune people before Ellie, and Joel’s claim about other immune people is a lie.
- Would they have found a cure if Ellie died?: No, even if Ellie had died, it is unlikely that a cure would have been found, as the Cordyceps infection is a complex fungus that is difficult to treat.
- Why didn’t Ellie’s blood save Sam?: Ellie’s blood did not save Sam because her immunity is not a simple antidote that can be transferred to others.
- Would the cure work if Ellie died?: The chances of a cure being developed from Ellie’s body after her death are zero, as vaccines do not work on fungi.
- Why is Joel not infected?: Joel is not infected because he avoided eating contaminated food, such as pancakes, biscuits, and cake, which were likely the source of the Cordyceps outbreak.
- Was there ever a cure in The Last of Us?: No, there is no cure for the Cordyceps virus in The Last of Us games or HBO show.
- Why did the Infected kiss Tess?: The Infected kissed Tess to transmit the Cordyceps virus to her through the fungal tendrils in their mouth.
- Does Ellie ever cure anyone?: No, Ellie does not cure anyone in The Last of Us games or HBO show.
- Could Ellie have cured cordyceps?: No, Ellie could not have cured the Cordyceps virus, even if her brain had been used to develop a cure.
- How did the fireflies know Ellie is immune?: The Fireflies knew Ellie was immune because the doctor believed that the Cordyceps in Ellie had grown with her since birth and produced a chemical messenger that made the wild Cordyceps think she was already infected.