One day post-delivery of the first twin, laboratory investigations revealed elevated inflammatory markers suggestive of chorioamnionitis, including leukocytosis, C-reactive protein (CRP) elevation (23.4 mg/L, with a 5 mg/L normal limit), and hepatic dysfunction with elevated transaminase levels (aspartate aminotransferase (AST): 171 U/L, alanine aminotransferase (ALT): 158 U/L). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Increased total leukocyte count.