At admission, inflammatory markers were raised, with leukocytosis (15.6 ± 5.8 × 10<sup>3</sup>/μL), neutrophilia (10.1 ± 4.7 × 10<sup>3</sup>/μL), and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) (median 43.2 mg/dL). The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is Increased total leukocyte count.