CRP and infection: Blood workup revealed elevated infection parameters (C-reactive protein (CRP) 24.2 mg/L (0.0–0.5 mg/L), white blood cell count (WBC) 19.9 G/L (4.00–10.00 G/L), and elevated random glucose 272 mg/dl (60–110 mg/dL), but a normal hemogram, kidney function, electrolyte profile, and liver parameters (Table 1).