CRP and congenital secretory chloride diarrhea 1: DM: diabetes mellitus; HTN: hypertension; CAD: coronary artery disease; CLD: chronic liver disease; CKD: chronic kidney disease; CCI: Charlson comorbidity index; TLC: total leucocyte count; PLT: platelet count; CRP: C-reactive protein; IL6: interleukin-6; SGOT: serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase; SGPT: serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase; Na: serum sodium; K: serum potassium; RBS: random blood sugar at admission; LFT: liver function test; KFT: kidney function test; L-AMB: liposomal amphotericin B.