By investigating the whole blood gene expression of children with rheumatic diseases in comparison with reactive/post-infection controls, we aim to develop computational classifiers based on the obtained transcriptome data that allow us to identify pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases and distinguish different rheumatic groups (e.g., CRMO, JIA, and IFN), and thus, ultimately, to improve the diagnosis of future patients. The gene discussed is IFNA1; the disease is infection.