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[C-reactive protein: should it be determined in inflammatory rheumatic diseases?]
Summary
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive indicator of tissue damage, but its diagnostic value in inflammatory rheumatic diseases is limited. Quantitative CRP measurement aids management when erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is unreliable.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Rheumatology