CRP and Increased total leukocyte count: Blood tests revealed microcytic hypochromic anemia (Hb 9.4 g/dL) with leukocytosis, neutrophilia, thrombocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, with elevated C-Reactive protein (15 mg/dL), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (VS 113 mm/h), fibrinogen and ferritin (1703 ng/mL).