Association between C-reactive protein levels and viral infection severity

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a vital immune response protein produced by the liver in response to inflam-mation, increased CRP values signify the intensity of the inflammatory response in several viral infections. Aim: This study investigates the link between C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and the severity of several viral infections, includ¬ing hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), herpes simples 2 virus (HSV-2), and varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Methodology: A cross-sectional study was undertaken from the first of October 2024 to the end of November 2024. A total of fifty patients were diagnosed with a viral infection within the last four weeks. Patients were asked to complete a questionnaire and submit blood samples for investigation of CRP, viral load, and WBC counts. Results: The results revealed that CRP levels differed across patients, with HCV and VZV having higher mean values. There were substantial positive connections between CRP levels and white blood cell count, viral load, and hospitalization rates, indicating that CRP is an important index for inflammation and illness severity. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the clinical significance of CRP in determining illness state and directing treatment methods for viral infections.