The patient septic condition continued to worsen, as evidenced by elevated infection markers in blood tests the day after emergency admission (CRP: 35 mg/dL; White blood cell count: 29,400/μL; platelet count: 11,000/μL; interleukin-6 [IL-6]: 18,119 pg/mL), as well as tachycardia (180 beats/min) and a decreased level of consciousness. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is infection.