CRP and lymphopenia: Figure 1 shows their levels during the study period. In 5/10 patients, elevated white blood cells (WBC) counts were evident in the first days, with gradual return to normal levels (Figure 1A). Neutrophilia was observed on admission in 6/10 patients (Figure 1B) and lymphopenia in 9/10 patients (Figure 1C). All patients had a gradual increase in lymphocyte numbers and 6/9 (66%) recovered to normal levels whereas 3/9 (33%, patients 03, 06, 07) had moderate recovery levels. Elevated CRP declined in parallel with resolution of inflammation (Figure 1D).