Acute phase markers in rheumatology practice
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Acute phase markers in rheumatology practice

J Turk Soc Rheumatol 2019;11(1):33-37 DOI: 10.2399/raed.19.42714
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Abstract

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are the most frequently used acute phase reactants in clinical practice. They are commonly used in rheumatology practice, but they are also used in family medicine, infectious disease clinics and emergency services. This article summarizes the conditions that cause the high ESR and CRP.

Keywords: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, CRP, rheumatology, infection, malignancy, vasculitis