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How crp (c-reactive protein) can be marker of the immune system?

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Marker of : Inflammation. Elevated CRP is an indicator of inflammation, including that due to infections. It is one of the acute phase reactants. It helps in clearing some of the microbes. High sensitivity CRP test is used to assess risk of cardiac disease.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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