CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Laboratory investigations showed leukocytosis of 26.5 × 10E9/l, with normal hemoglobin and thrombocyte levels, disturbed renal function [creatinine 246 μmol/l (2.8 mg/dl); urea nitrogen 19.4 mmol/l (54 mg/dl)] with normal electrolytes and albumin level, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) (68 mm/h), and C-reactive protein (CRP) (47 mg/l).