The infected are humans who have been infected by the Cordyceps brain infection and subsequently mutated into horrific new forms. The resulting creatures are aggressive, and will attack any uninfected human and animals on sight. The infected are one of the main enemy types in The Last of Us, Left Behind, and The Last of Us Part II, the other
In fact, the crude blades even take out Clickers, the next Infected type I encounter. Named for the terrifying sound they make with their tongues, Clickers represent the infection's third stage
Stalker. The second stage of Infected are stalkers, people who have been infected between two weeks and a year. They are stronger than runners but still have the ability to see. Fungal growth is Stage 2: Stalkers. Usually after two weeks post-infection, runners shift into stalkers, a stage they can remain in for over a year. At this point, fungal growth becomes visible on their bodies Summary. If bacteria or other pathogens enter a wound, an infection can occur. Symptoms or signs of wound infection include increasing pain, swelling, and redness. More severe infections may cause Runners. The first stage of being infected is a runner. Their physical form closely resembles that of the zombies that are usually seen. However, they are not slow and tired like them. Instead, these runners are aggressive and run to attack, on hearing the slightest noise. These types of infected have their eyes first infected leading to their rWr5. 143153313237526539422568
