A total of 53 patients (23.66%) had leukocytosis (>15,000/mm3) at some point during hospitalization The CRP was greater than the reference value (<5) in the first evaluation in 63/90 pregnant women (21.6%) and, in the final evaluation, in 104/164 pregnant women (72.2%). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Increased total leukocyte count.