Imaging findings indicated a significantly higher prevalence of ground glass opacities (7 patients; 58.3%; p = 0.014) and patchy consolidations (5 patients; 41,7%; p = 0.043) in the group of patients who necessitated intensive care, while the laboratory findings indicated a significantly higher frequency of inflammatory syndrome (leukocytosis, elevated C-reactive protein and ferritin) and hepatic cytolysis (elevated transaminases) in this group of patients. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Increased total leukocyte count.