Maculopapular rashes, severe thrombocytopenia, and mild anemia have been reported in some cases.[12,13] In addition to thrombocytopenia, laboratory abnormalities may include elevated CRP levels, hypoalbuminemia, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, elevated transaminases, and increased neutrophil band count.[7,8] Although the illness usually begins with mild symptoms, it can quickly progress to a severe state. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is anemia.