CTSB and infection: Extreme dysregulation in the serum levels of several APPs including SAA, CRP, Leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein (P02750), Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin, and Alpha-1-antitrypsin (P01009) observed during the FEB stage of the infection clearly indicates generation of strong inflammatory responses against the malaria parasites almost immediately after onset of the infection.