The Last of Us season 2 episode 5 just introduced an even scarier effect of the Cordyceps virus

Despite the showrunners saying we wouldn't see them in the series, spores have been introduced in The Last of Us season 2.In episode 5, spores - another way to become infected by the Cordyceps virus - is introduced. It's much more disturbing than it is in the game, and I'm holding my breath just thinking about it.You might remember that the virus was initially spread through products like flour and cake mixes, etc., while the most common way to get infected in the show and game is through a bite