CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: As shown in Table 1, the blood tests revealed leukocytosis [20,300 cells/μL (normal, 4,000–8,000 cells/μL) with 91.5% neutrophils, 0% eosinophils and 6.5% lymphocytes], elevated serum C-reactive protein levels [3.14 mg/dL (normal, <0.3 mg/dL)] and elevated serum LDH levels [341 U/l (normal, 106–220 U/l)].