Laboratory tests revealed leukocytosis (14,690 cells/μL, normal reference range [RR] 4-13.5 × 103 cells/μL) with neutrophilia (78.4%, RR 40–60%), and increased C-reactive protein ([CRP] 13.03 mg/dL, RR < 0.5 mg/dL). Here, CRP is linked to Increased total leukocyte count.