Higher level of galectin-1 was found in the bacterial infection group than in other groups (37,953 pg/mL (30,429–51,153) (dengue) vs. 66,963 pg/mL (48,842–87,145) (bacterial infection) vs. 39,055 pg/mL (32,068–61,693) (OFI) vs. 34,063 pg/mL (30,399–42,519) (healthy controls)). The gene discussed is LGALS1; the disease is dengue disease.