This recognition leads to the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF, IL-6, IL-8, and IFN-α/β, resulting in symptoms such as fever, cough, rhinorrhea, sore throat, myalgia and, in severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary failure [147]. This evidence concerns the gene CXCL8 and acute respiratory distress syndrome.