C-reactive protein (CRP)

C-reactive protein (CRP) is an indicator of inflammation and inflammation. Unlike immunoglobulins, C-reactive protein is not specific for a specific antigen but increases in the case of rheumatological diseases, bacterial infections and trauma. The concentration of CRP compared to ESR increases much more rapidly.
Recently it has been seen that chronically elevated C-reactive protein values ​​are correlated with greater cardiovascular risk.