The erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, plasma fibrinogen and viscosity in chronic renal disease patients with infection.

The sensitivity of the C-reactive protein (CRP) measurement as an indicator for infection in patients with chronic renal disease was compared to that of ESR, fibrinogen and plasma viscosity measurements. The ESR, fibrinogen and plasma viscosity did not correlate with the presence of infection, whereas the CRP level was elevated in the majority of patients with infection/fever and decreased when fever subsided.