CRP and anemia: In addition, upon admission, the population presented with mild anemia (mean Hb 10.91 ± 2.29 g/dl), elevated serum GGT levels (101.25 ± 153.92 U/L), mild renal insufficiency (mean creatinine 1.28 ± 1.03 mg/dl), altered coagulative status with an INR of (1.33 ± 0.45), and increased inflammatory indices (ESR 54.89 ± 28.35 mm/h and CRP 37.35 ± 53.51 mg/dl) (data not shown).