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So will a c-reactive protein test show if i have an infection?

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Inflammation: C-reactive protein is elevated if there is inflammation due to any cause, including infection. The test is not specific for infection.

Answered 5/18/2013

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It goes up: Inflamation or infection can raise crp.

Answered 7/9/2012

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