Several apoptotic genes such as caspase recruitment domain (Card)14, fas apoptotic inhibitory molecule (Faim)2, Apoptosis-associated tyrosine kinase (Aatk), eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5 (Eif5a) and myeloid cell leukemia sequence 1 (Mcl1) were upregulated at 72 hr and 96 hr post infection (Fig 3). Here, AATK is linked to infection.