CXR showed pulmonary congestion and cardiomegaly. CBC showed leukocytosis and normocytic anemia. Elevated ESR and CRP were seen. TEE revealed a thickened mitral valve, anterior leaflet flail, and regurgitation. Lung ultrasound showed diffuse bilateral B-lines. G. morbillorum isolated in blood cultures. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is anemia.