These variables were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis, which revealed four independent risk factors for ARDS development: age (odds ratio [OR], 1.07; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01–1.13; P = 0.002), C-reactive protein (CRP) levels (OR, 1.11; 95% CI, 1.05–1.17; P = 0.013), T lymphocyte count (OR, 0.82; 95% CI, 0.69–0.93; P = 0.011), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels (OR, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.08–1.23; P = 0.003) (Table 2). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is acute respiratory distress syndrome.