CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Blood tests for inflammation were positive, showing elevated C-reactive protein (CRP; 63.9 mg/L vs. normal range: 0-8 mg/L), leukocytosis (25.4 × 109/L vs. 4-10 × 109/L), and elevated neutrophils (21.3 × 109/L vs. 2.0-8.0 × 109/L).