C-reactive protein (CRP) increases rapidly in response to infection and inflammation. CRP provides a link between the innate and adaptive immune systems by activation of complement and interaction ...

Cite this: The Role of C-Reactive Protein in the Evaluation and Management of Infants With Suspected Sepsis - Medscape - Feb 01, 2003. Infection The body's response to the invasion of any ...

It can cause significant changes in blood markers, such as a spike in enzymes like creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH ... such as C-reactive protein (CRP), and even hormonal ...