Shanti virus

Shanti virus
The virus shown on a monitor.
First mentioned:	The Hard Part

The Shanti virus is a life-threatening disease that attacks the cells in evolved humans. One of the side-effects is that it prevents them from using their abilities. Shanti Suresh was the first known carrier.

About

Seven Minutes to Midnight

After Chandra's funeral, Mohinder first learns from his mother about his sister Shanti, who died from the virus two years after he was born.

Homecoming

During a dream, Mohinder witnesses a conversation Nirand and Chandra have about Shanti and her death - Nirand tells him to let go. Chandra remains adamant to find evolved humans.

Later, Mohinder realises that Chandra claimed to have a heart of stone because of his sister.

Six Months Ago

Chandra tells Mr. Bennet about a genetic defect in his daughter, Shanti, which resulted in her untimely death and his interest in evolved humans.

The Hard Part

Thompson tells Mohinder about Molly and her virus, which Shanti also had. Thompson explains that the virus destroys the nervous system. Mohinder is unable to find a cure, until he realises that he is the cure. He gives Molly a sample of his blood.

Landslide

Mohinder explains to Molly that the antibodies in his blood are the cure for the virus. Molly's ability is unlocked, and she proves it by finding Matt.

Graphic Novel:Blackout, Part 1

Mohinder, inside a New York City hospital, finds a dying patient who is an evolved human. Realising that he is uncurable, Mohinder gives him his own blood, which cures him and releases his ability.

Notes

• The characters who have been infected by the virus are;
  • Dying patient (Blackout, Part 1)
  • Shanti Suresh (Homecoming, Six Months Ago, The Hard Part)
  • Molly Walker (The Hard Part)