Chitauri Virus

The Chitauri virus is a lethal affliction originating from the Chitauri.

History
The Chitauri virus is unique in that it does not spread through bacteria, but through electrostatic shock. Once infected, the victim would experience severe head pains and their body would give off weak electrostatic fields, causing any nearby magnetic materials to levitate. Eventually, the infection would kill the victim in the form of an electrostatic implosion in the brain.

Over time, the Chitauri apparantly adapted to the infection. After the Battle of New York, a Chitauri Helmet was recovered by fireman Tony Diaz, and taken back to his fire department's firehouse in Wrigley, Pennsylvania. Unknown to Diax, the helmet actually carried traces of the Chitauri virus; Diaz and two of his fellow firemen, Adam Cross and Frank Whalen, were afflicted with the virus after cleaning the helmet.

All three firemen died, and soon after, S.H.I.E.L.D. scientist Jemma Simmons became infected after examining Cross' contaminated corpse. Fortunately, she was able to create an antidote and was cured. The helmet was then taken by Agent Felix Blake.

Victims

 * Adam Cross
 * Frank Whalen
 * Tony Diaz
 * Jemma Simmons