Leukocytosis, anemia, elevated platelet count, CRP, and serum procalcitonin. Hematuria was also seen. CT brain revealed hypodensities in the right parietal cortex and left posterior frontal cortex, indicating ischemic infarcts. The echocardiogram showed thickened aortic cusps with vegetations causing severe aortic regurgitation. The anterior leaflet of the mitral valve thickened with multiple vegetations and mild mitral regurgitation. The left atrium and left ventricle dilated. Blood cultures positive for G. bergeri. This evidence concerns the gene CRP and mitral valve insufficiency.