CXCL8 and infection: Referring to HB0801-infected EBL cells at 6 h, 12 h, and 24 h post-infection (PI), the levels of IL-8 were significantly reduced in T6.93-infected EBL cells (*** p < 0.001); however, the levels in CT6.93-infected cells were increased and were restored to the levels in the WT-infected group at 12 h and 24 h PI (Figure 2B).