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What exactly can cause a high c-reactive protein count (inflammatory marker)?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

High cop: Any acute inflammatory process causes a rise in the CRP.

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/29/2020

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