Suppressed thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels accompanied by elevated triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), increased levels of inflammatory markers (ESR, CRP), ultrasound findings, and negative thyroid antibodies. Pharyngitis, moderate fever, diffuse myalgia, and cervical pain that radiates to the jaw and ears. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is pharyngitis.