Shanti virus
| Shanti virus | |
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 Molly's virus shows on a monitor. | |
| First mentioned: | Six Months Ago |
The "Shanti virus" is a life-threatening disease that attacks the blood cells. One of its side effects is that it prevents evolved humans who have the disease from using their abilities. Shanti Suresh is the first known victim.
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.
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. Chandra calls the mutation a "genetic anomaly".
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 realizes that he is the cure. He gives Molly a sample of his blood.
Landslide
Healed, Molly's ability is unlocked, and she proves it by locating Matt Parkman.
How to Stop an Exploding Man
Mohinder tells Mr. Bennet that the antibodies in his blood are what cured Molly.
Molly relapses and Mohinder gives her another transfusion. Though Mohinder says it will take some time work, Molly is able to access her power.
Graphic Novel:Blackout, Part 1
Mohinder, inside a New York City hospital, finds a teenage patient who is an evolved human. Believing that he has the same illness as Molly and his sister, Mohinder gives his own blood to the patient. The blood appears cures the patient and releases his ability.
Graphic Novel:Blackout, Part 2
Mohinder realizes that the teenage patient never had Shanti virus, and the reason for the patient's problems is that he has not learned to control his ability.
Notes
- The exact name of the virus is unknown. NBC called the illness the "Shanti virus" in a promotional video.
- The characters who have been infected by the virus are:
- So far, whether the disease is contagious or just a congenital condition is not known.
- Antibodies extracted from the blood of Mohinder Suresh have cured at least one victim of the disease, Molly Walker. Mohinder initially thought a teenage patient might also have the virus, but determined he was wrong after trying to cure him with his blood did not have the desired affect.
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Shanti virus for fan-created theories and other speculation.
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