The following parameters did not show significant differences in those for whom the parameters was available: sex, time from onset to diagnosis, adenopathy, macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) (11%:14%), leukocyte count, CRP, S100A8/A9, interleukin-18 or CXCL9 at the time of highest S100A12 level. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is macrophage activation syndrome.