CRP and tuberculosis: Isolates were characterized by VITEK 2, XbaI-PFGE, and whole-genome sequencing.<h4>Results</h4>None of Mo's episodes met sepsis criteria (peak WBC 12.52 × 10?/L, CRP 5.46 mg/L, PCT 1.14 ng/mL); TB had one self-limited episode, both parents had brief symptomatic periods, and the grandmother was asymptomatic.