Based on the results, the mRNA levels as well as IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-18, TNF-α and IFN-γ were significantly upregulated, and the IL-2 level was decreased in the infection group compared to the control group (p < 0.05) (Fig. 1A-H). This evidence concerns the gene CXCL8 and infection.