According to the results of the KEGG pathway analysis, the DEGs were particularly enriched in the signaling pathways for cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, IL-17, TNF, viral protein interaction, rheumatoid arthritis, lipid and atherosclerosis, chemokine, pertussis, and staphylococcus aureus infection. Here, IL17A is linked to staphylococcus aureus infection.