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In the long run, "B" will actually out-produce gene "A"
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because in fact,
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"B" will be healthy while other vampire bats get sick.
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And then so the offspring will do better.
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An even sharper example is an example of warning cries.
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So, gophers give warning cries when there's a predator.
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It is extremely adaptive to give a warning cry.
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Sorry.
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It's extremely adaptive to respond to a warning cry.
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You hear a warning cry, you--
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"Oh, crap," You run away.
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It is not very adaptive to give a warning cry.