Theory:Shanti virus

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Theory	Citations	Notes
The virus affects only evolved humans.	None	+ So far, all of the characters infected with the virus may have been evolved humans. - It is unknown whether Shanti Suresh was an evolved human. • In Four Months Later, it is suggested that the virus might spread to humans, although it is not known if this is true.
The virus was either created by, or can be controlled by the Company.	None	+ Viruses haven't got a certain explanation to their origins, so it would be likely that the virus was created by someone. + Bob was very eager to hire Mohinder to the Company to research the virus, using Shanti's name to pique his interests. + Bob hinted that Mohinder would be famous if he cured a virus that spread to the general population. • The Company would have a vested interest in a virus that affects evolved humans. Some members of the Company are evolved humans and Bob implies that much of the Company's resources come from his ability.
Sylar was infected with the virus by the company.	None